On Christmas Day, on a number of television channels at 3pm the Queen’s Christmas address will be aired. The message was produced by BBC and recorded in the Windsor Castle’s green drawing-room after the General Election. Wearing a royal blue outfit she is filmed sitting at a desk featuring photographs of some of her family with a large Christmas tree in the background.
In the address
she will share on how “small steps” can be significant, and ultimately break down “long-held differences”. Also highlighting the 75th anniversary of the Second World War D-Day landings, and how former “sworn enemies” joined together in friendly commemorations to mark the milestone in 2019.
“For the 75th anniversary of that decisive battle, in a true spirit of reconciliation, those who had formerly been sworn enemies came together in friendly commemorations either side of the Channel, putting past differences behind them. By being willing to put past differences behind us and move forward together, we honour the freedom and democracy once won for us at so great a cost.” She says.
Talking about the life of Jesus and the importance of reconciliation, she adds: “…how small steps taken in faith and in hope can overcome long-held differences and deep-seated divisions to bring harmony and understanding… The path, of course, is not always smooth, and may at times this year have felt quite bumpy, but small steps can make a world of difference.”
