Queen Elizabeth wants the public to know they're not alone. The 94-year-old monarch's annual Christmas message was broadcast on Friday, and this year, it touched on the challenges the world has faced amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The queen, who usually has a variety of personal family photos displayed on her desk during the speech, had just one this year: of her husband, Prince Philip.
She also didn't mention any family milestones in her speech, keeping the message focused on shared sentiments amid a difficult year and hope for the future. «Every year we herald the coming of Christmas by turning on the lights.