The Royal Christmas Broadcast is a moment
of reflection and the message sent is heard by millions. In 1960,
Queen Elizabeth II balanced an increasingly uncertain future across
the globe with a year that had brought her great personal joy. In
1960, there was significant political upheaval across the globe, as
well as natural disasters. Queen Elizabeth acknowledged these
struggles, saying…
While the sovereign’s Christmas address
often touches on personal topics, such as the birth of a new family
member, weddings, tours, or Jubilees, they often also discuss
worldwide events that affect everyone. In 2000, Queen Elizabeth
II’s Royal Christmas Broadcast opened…
For only the second time in history, a
jubilee became the main focus of a Christmas speech. In 1977, Queen
Elizabeth II’s 1977 royal Christmas broadcast was one of
celebration and hope. In 1977, Queen Elizabeth celebrated her
Silver Jubilee marking twenty five years…
The Christmas broadcast made by Queen Elizabeth II in one of her most difficult years
14th December 2024
Each year, the sovereign addresses the
nation on Christmas day and touches upon different events and
themes. In 1997, Queen Elizabeth II made one of her most difficult
Christmas speeches after one of her most difficult years. In August
1997, Diana, Princess of Wales tragically lost her life in a car
accident in Paris. Millions around the planet expressed their shock
and grief following her…
As we dive into different Royal Christmas
Broadcasts each day in December, we are able to see both personal
and public moments marked for the sovereign. Queen Elizabeth II
marked moments of family joy and public loss in 2015. The
spring of 2015 had brought great family…
A very special anniversary for a country
with a very special place in the heart of Queen Elizabeth II took
centre stage in one of her Christmas broadcasts. In 1967, Canada
celebrated its centenary. The Canadian Crown was established as
separate (as were the other…
The Royal Christmas Broadcasts provide
fantastic insights into the monarch’s personal and professional
year. As we examine a different Christmas speech each day in
December, we are able to learn a bit more about the Monarch on the
throne. Queen Elizabeth II’s 2002 address was a touching end to a
difficult year. The Queen’s younger sister, Princess
Margaret, died on 9 February 2002 at…
The Royal Christmas Broadcast remains a
beloved tradition, with the Monarch sharing a heartfelt speech. One
of the most exciting years for the Royal Family also produced one
of the most poignant speeches. Sixty years ago, in 1964, the Royal
Family welcomed four new…
Some royal Christmas Broadcasts are
joyful events while others deal with more difficult times. While
1992 may be one of the Royal Family’s worst years ever, Queen
Elizabeth II still found positivity for her speech. The year
1992 was known as The Queen’s annus…
In 1957, Queen Elizabeth II made history
with a big step forward. Queen Elizabeth II made her first
Christmas broadcast in 1952, twenty years after her grandfather,
King George V, began the tradition. However, in 1957, Queen
Elizabeth became the first monarch to make a televised address on
Christmas. As her image was beamed into homes around the UK, Queen
Elizabeth said…
