Queen Elizabeth II: Contemplative Christmas words about the family
As every year, Queen Elizabeth II (92) will be giving her traditional Christmas speech again in 2018. It will air on Christmas Eve at 3pm in the UK. One of the messages conveyed by the British monarch in it, the Buckingham Palace published in advance on the Instagram channel of the Royal Family. Apparently, the head of the royal family wants to make it particularly clear that the family holds together. Despite the seething rumor mill around Duchess Meghan (37).
On Instagram, the Queen is quoted as saying, "Through the many changes I have experienced over the years - faith, family and friendship have been not just a constant for me, but also a source of personal comfort and calm." And further it says: "Even with the deepest differences, it is always a good first step to more understanding to treat other people with respect and as fellow human beings."
The Queen's Annual Christmas Message was filmed on December 12 in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace and produced by Sky News this year. Inside, Queen Elizabeth II wears an ivory silk cocktail dress designed by her home and yard designer Angela Kelly (51).
Hidden references to family events
In addition, the Queen wears a brooch, which she received in 1966 from her husband, Prince Philip (97). It is known as the Scarab Brooch designed by Andrew Grima. The jewel was made of gold and is decorated with a ruby and diamonds.
On the table in the White Drawing Room, where the 92-year-old has taken a seat, there is also a black-and-white photograph showing the young Elizabeth and the young Philip as newly minted parents with Prince Charles. A reference to the 70th birthday, the heir to the throne celebrated in November.
