The Royal Family posted Queen Elizabeth’s annual Christmas Broadcast today.
The first Christmas Broadcast was delivered by George V in 1932 and since then has evolved into an important part of the Christmas Day celebrations for many in Britain and around the world. This year, Queen Elizabeth made the broadcast at Windsor Castle, where she and Prince Philip have spent much of the year isolating amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
“In the United Kingdom and around the world, people have risen magnificently to the challenges of the year, and I am so proud and moved by this quiet, indomitable spirit.” the Queen said.
You can view the entire broadcast below, or find it on The Royal Family Youtube Channel. A direct link is HERE.
You can also listen to the broadcast if you have an Alexa device or the Alexa app on your phone or tablet. Say, “Alexa, play Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas Day Message” to listen to the official audio recording in full.
Prince Charles Hosts “Night Before Christmas”
Prince Charles and an ensemble of British actors including Maggie Smith and Judy Dench have released a video reading of “Twas the night before Christmas”.
The video was recorded in support of the Actors’ Benevolent Fund and was posted on Youtube and Facebook.
Prince Charles and his wife, Carmilla, Duchess of Cornwall, recorded the poem at their London home, Clarence House, and invited a select group of actors to come to the residence to join them in recording portions of the poem individually.
Featured performers include: Prince Charles and Carmilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Tom Hardy, Dame Maggie Smith, Joanna Lumley, Daniel Craig, Ncuti Gatwa and the ABF’s president Dame Penelope Keith.
You can view the video below or on The Royal Family Youtube Channel and Facebook page.
