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Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas message: Light can triumph

Princess Charlotte, the royal couple’s second child, was born in May and it the couple’s first Christmas with two young children, something William admitted will be a challenge, but one he relishes.

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“But the Gospel of John contains a verse of great hope often read at Christmas carol services: ‘The light shines in the darkness”.


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The monarch, who wore a white and silver tweed day dress by Angela Kelly, went on to mention the latest addition to her family: “One of the joys of living a long life is watching one’s children, then grandchildren, then great grandchildren, help decorate the Christmas tree”. “And this year my family has a new member to join in the fun”.

Surrounded by photos of familiar loved ones in Buckingham Palace with the backdrop of Christmas trees, cards and decorations, her words appear to have struck a chord with sci-fi fans.

The highly personal Christmas message is a focal point of the royal family’s holidays.

The queen writes the brief speech herself.

Matt Dunham/AP Britain’s Prince Charles, left, and his wife Camilla also attended the service on Christmas Day.

Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge received an extra-special gift this year: ringing in their first Christmas as a family of four.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II used her Christmas address on Friday to highlight the triumph of good over evil after a string of attacks in 2015, and to draw attention to the plight of refugees.

Almost a thousand well-wishers waited for hours in the rain outside St Mary Magdalene to see Queen Elizabeth and other senior royals.

PETER NICHOLLS/REUTERS Prince Harry also attended the services. Wearing a green coat and matching hat, Kate seemed relaxed as she made conversation with Prince Harry.

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For millions of British families, gathering around the television after Christmas lunch to watch the queen’s speech is as much of a festive tradition as turkey, crackers and presents.

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