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The 94-year-old monarch delivered an annual congratulatory speech at Windsor Castle. Here she and Prince Philip spent Christmas for the first time since 1987. The coronavirus pandemic prevented their routine visit to Sandringham, where they used to celebrate the winter holidays. The Queen’s festive speech from Windsor Castle is somewhat unusual, notes people.com.
In addition, during the greeting several photos of members of the royal family are usually seen at the queen’s table. It is unusual that this year there is only one photo on the table in a simple oval frame – it represents Prince Philip. It is believed that in this way the monarch sent some clue to Meghan Markle, who disappointed her this year, and Prince Harry, who scandalously changed his royal duties in Britain to the lives of ordinary people in California, USA. It can mean loneliness, isolation from family and loved ones, because this year people around the world have been forced to embrace Christmas with as little contact with other people as possible to reduce the number of people infected with COVID-19.
This year, no photos of Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Charles and other members of the royal family were seen at the queen’s table, but images showing their activities in 2020 were shown during the broadcast. Also, during the speech several shots of Middleton’s Hold Still project were shown. The project reached out to people in the UK and asked for images showing a coronavirus pandemic.
Last Christmas, the queen’s decision about the photos on the table threw hints that her grandson, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, might resign from the royal family. This was officially announced in January, a few weeks after the Christmas greetings.
Although the 2019 speech mentioned the arrival of granddaughter Archie to the world, no images of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen. He focused on the line of inheritance, beginning with his father, King George VI, and continuing with the son and heir to the throne, Prince Charles, his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the grandson of Prince William and his family. A photo of the queen’s husband, Prince Philip, was also on the table.
Queen Elizabeth II
In 2018, which the Queen described as an “active” year, its most important events were reflected in six photographs. They featured two royal weddings: Prince Harry and M. Markle and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank. Prince Louis also first appeared on the family’s Christmas card.
Queen Elizabeth II
An old photo honoring the deceased father and a black and white photo of another baby, Prince Charles, looked impressive. However, the photo on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Prince Charles received special attention: the prince is with his wife and their two children and their families.
Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas speech in 2020 focused on the difficulties of recent months caused by the current COVID-19 crisis.
“Every year, by turning on the lights, we celebrate the arrival of Christmas. But the light not only creates a festive atmosphere, it also gives hope. For Christians, “the light of the world” is Jesus, but today we cannot celebrate his birthday in the usual way, “said the queen.
Unlike previous years, the queen did not mention any personal data from the past year, such as the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan from royal life or the wedding of her granddaughter, Princess Beatrice. However, he urged not to lose hope and unity in the face of particular difficulties.
In summary, the queen said: “The Bible tells us that the star shone in the sky, lit the way to the birthplace of Jesus for the shepherds and sages. May the light of the Christmas star, full of self-denial, love and, of course, hope, illuminate our way into the future. So, in that spirit, I wish you a very Merry Christmas. “
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