United Kingdom: a Christmas address from Queen Elizabeth with a very personal touch
Queen Elizabeth II during the Christmas address, December 25, 2021. AFP - PAUL ELLIS
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A moment awaited by the British: the Queen's Christmas speech.
The first without her husband, who died 8 months ago.
Just over 5 minutes recorded, the message was more personal this year.
She especially paid tribute to Prince Philip.
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With our correspondent in London
,
Marie Boëda
A brooch in the shape of a chrysanthemum is the same one she wore on her honeymoon with Prince Philip, 74 years ago… The queen is wearing a red dress, adorned with a pearl necklace .
On his desk, a photo of the couple in memory of their diamond wedding anniversary.
By evoking her late husband, she gets closer to families bereaved by the coronavirus.
“
Christmas can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones… This year, in particular, I understand why. His sense of service, his intellectual curiosity and his ability to have fun in any situation was irresistible. That mischievous and curious spark was as brilliant at the end as when I first laid eyes on it
, ”says the Queen.
After applauding Prince Philip's fight against global warming, she is looking forward to the arrival of the Commonwealth Games next year and her 70-year reign.
The speech ends with a choir accompanied by images of the royal family ... We see everyone except Harry and Meghan, who have been in exile in California for almost a year ... as well as Prince Andrew, accused of rape in the Epstein case.
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