Covid-19 coronavirus: Queen Elizabeth urges people to “never give up, never despair”

Queen Elizabeth II told people to “never give up” and “never despair” when she addressed the nation in a message to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

The 94-year-old monarch appeared in a prerecorded video broadcast on Friday to mark 75 years since the end of fighting in Europe in World War II, and used her message to remind the British public not to lose hope amid the pandemic. of ongoing coronavirus. .

The Queen’s message was relayed at 9 p.m., as it was the same time that her late father, King George VI, delivered his own speech to the nation in 1945.

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She said: “I speak to you today at the same time as my father, exactly 75 years ago. Her message was a greeting to the men and women at home and abroad who had sacrificed so much in pursuit of what he called reason. a “great liberation”.

“The war had been a total war; it had affected everyone, and no one was immune to its impact. Whether it be men and women called to serve, separated families, or people who were asked to take on new roles and abilities to supporting the war effort, everyone had a role to play.

“At first, the outlook seemed bleak, the end distant, the outcome uncertain.
“But we kept the faith that the cause was correct, and this belief, as my father noted in his broadcast, took us through. Never give up, never despair, that was the message of VE Day.”

Royalty again recognized the pandemic when they recognized the change in celebrations, which have been reduced since people cannot organize parties due to patterns of social distancing.

But the Queen also said that those “brave soldiers, sailors and airmen” who fought in World War II would “admire” the strength of the nation in the midst of difficult times.

He added: “Today it may seem difficult that we cannot celebrate this special anniversary as we would like.

Instead, we remember our homes and our doors.

“But our streets are not empty; they are full of the love and care that we have for each other.

“And when I look at our country today, and see what we are willing to do to protect and support each other, I am proud to say that we are still a nation that those brave soldiers, sailors, and airmen would recognize and admire. I send my best wishes. to all “.

Queen Elizabeth’s message comes as her third this year, after she previously addressed the nation in a special coronavirus message in March, and again during Easter in April.
Usually, the monarch only transmits a speech once a year, at Christmas.