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Queen Elizabeth praises British spirit in Christmas address after attacks, fire

 

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is seen sitting at a desk in the 1844 Room after recording her Christmas Day broadcast to the Commonwealth, in Buckingham Palace, in this undated photograph received in London, Britain December 24, 2017. REUTERS/John Stillwell/Pool

 

SANDRINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth praised the resilience of London and Manchester after "appalling attacks", in a Christmas message that also paid tribute to her husband, Prince Philip, who retired from regular royal duties this year.

 

The "powerful identities" of the capital and the northern English city had shone through after militant attacks as well as a devastating fire that destroyed the residential tower block Grenfell Tower in London, the Queen said.

 

The 91 year-old monarch, whose televised address is an essential part of a traditional Christmas in Britain, said it had been a privilege to visit victims of the bomb attack at a pop concert in Manchester, as she was able to witness the bravery and resilience of survivors first-hand.

 

On the 60th anniversary of her first televised Christmas address, Elizabeth said her reflections on the year had made her "grateful for the blessings of home and family", and praised her husband and his "unique" sense of humour.

 

The 96-year-old prince, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, has been at the queen's side throughout her 65 years on the throne, and has often grabbed the headlines with his off-colour comments.

 

Elizabeth, the world's longest reigning monarch, celebrated her platinum wedding anniversary in November. Philip retired from regular royal duties over the summer having carried out more than 22,000 solo engagements.

 

"I don’t know that anyone had invented the term 'platinum' for a 70th wedding anniversary when I was born. You weren't expected to be around that long," she said.

 

"Even Prince Philip has decided it's time to slow down a little – having, as he economically put it, 'done his bit'. But I know his support and unique sense of humour will remain as strong as ever."

 

Philip has continued to make occasional appearances, and joined other members of the royal family at a Christmas Day church service on their country estate in Sandringham.

 

Also joining them for the service was Prince Harry's fiancee Meghan Markle who is spending Christmas with the royals.

 

The American actress wore a distinctive brown hat as she arrived alongside the Queen's grandson Harry, his elder brother William and his wife Kate.

 

As they left, both couples briefly chatted to some well-wishers who had gathered to glimpse the royals on Christmas morning.

 

The Queen, who missed last year's service with a heavy cold, said in her address that she was looking forward to welcoming new members into the royal family next year. As well as Markle, who will marry Harry in May, Kate is expecting a third child.

 

The royal Christmas broadcast dates back to King George V in 1932 when it was on the radio. It was first televised in 1957.

 

(Reporting by Hannah McKay in Sandringham, Paul Sandle and Alistair Smout in London; Editing by Andrew Heavens and Robin Pomeroy)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2017-12-26

[rodney earl]

And like most if not all royals. What did they actually DO to help those poor people. Fatten their own fortunes.!!

[billd766]

4 hours ago, rodney earl said:

And like most if not all royals. What did they actually DO to help those poor people. Fatten their own fortunes.!!

 

What did you do to help poor people?

[Orton Rd]

LM does apply to the British royals as well in Thailand, take note

 

4 hours ago, rodney earl said:

And like most if not all royals. What did they actually DO to help those poor people. Fatten their own fortunes.!!

 

[thaibeachlovers]

If Lizzie wants to help, she has a lot of spare rooms in the palaces to take survivors of fires etc.

Numbers actually taken in?

[SpeakeasyThai]

1 hour ago, billd766 said:

 

What did you do to help poor people?

and yourself?

[SpeakeasyThai]

2018 will be interesting for her with a visit from the Tangerine Pig.

[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, billd766 said:

 

What did you do to help poor people?

Every baht I spend in LOS goes to help poor people, as I don't hang out in 5* hotels and I shop where Thais shop.

[billd766]

1 hour ago, SpeakeasyThai said:

and yourself?

 

Me? In the UK, nothing, as I live full time in Thailand and have done for years.

 

Then again I am not rich and all my money is spent on my family and friends in Thailand. I do help out with a small number of poorer people here though.

 

How about you?

[Basil B]

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

If Lizzie wants to help, she has a lot of spare rooms in the palaces to take survivors of fires etc.

Numbers actually taken in?

As all have been offered rehousing and most have turned down what has been offered I think your statement more a political jest than a practical solution.