The Queen gave a personal Christmas speech in which she paid tribute to the late Prince Philip Watch again:
It marked the first time the monarch broadcast her traditional speech to the nation since the Duke of Edinburgh died, as she said "one familiar laugh" will be missing from festivities.
The Queen said during her speech, which she wrote herself: "Although it's a time of great happiness and good cheer for many, Christmas can be hard for those who have lost loved ones. This year, especially, I understand why."But for me, in the months since the death of my beloved Philip, I have drawn great comfort from the warmth and affection of the many tributes to his life and work - from around the country, the Commonwealth and the world.
The Queen acknowledged that with Covid spreading many can't stick to plans they might normally have put in place.She had to change her usual programme this year, deciding to stay at Windsor Castle instead of travelling to Sandringham. She will spend today with Prince Charles and Camilla.She said it is rewarding to see children grow up and embrace values and traditions like Christmas routines."Prince Philip was always mindful of this sense of passing the baton.
The Platinum Jubilee, which starts in February, can be an opportunity for people to "enjoy a sense of togetherness" and to give thanks for the social, scientific and cultural changes of the past 70 years, the Queen added.
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