Queen Elizabeth has finally addreased the people of the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth Nations during this difficult times of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Queen in her nationwide speech on Sunday night 5th April 2020, rallied and urging the British public all to remain “resolute an“A time of disruption in the life of our country: a disruption that has brought grief to some, financial difficulties to many, and enormous changes
“Today, once again, many will feel a painful sense of separation from their loved ones. But now, as then, we know, deep down, that it is the right thing to do.o tThe Queen also sent a message to the rest of the Commonwealth nations.
She said: “Across the Commonwealth and around the world, we have seen heart-warming stories of people coming together to help others, be it through delivering food parcels and medicines, checking on neighbours, or converting businesses to help the relief effort.
“And though self-isolating may at times be hard, many people of all faiths, and of none, are discovering that it presents an opportunity to slow down, pause and reflect, in prayer or meditation.he daily lives of us all.
“I want to thank everyone on the NHS front line, as well as care workers and those carrying out essential roles, who selflessly continue their day-to-day duties outside the home in support of us all.
“I am sure the nation will join me in assuring you that what you do is appreciated and every hour of your hard work brings us closer to a return to more normal times.”
She continued: “I also want to thank those of you who are staying at home, thereby helping to protect the vulnerable and sparing many families the pain already felt by those who have lost loved ones.d united” in the battle to overcome the coronavirus pandemic.
In her historic televised addresses she also praised NHS workers, care workers and essential workers for answering the call during “increasingly challenging time”.
And she praised those who are staying at home for helping to “protect the vulnerable and sparing many families the pain already felt by those who have lost loved ones.”
The recorded address was filmed at Windsor Castle, and was aired at 8pm and was watched by millions across the UK and Commonwealth nations.
She said “I am speaking to you at what I know is an increasingly challenging time.
“Together we are tackling this disease, and I want to reassure you that if we remain united and resolute, then we will overcome it.”
The Queen made her address to the UK after it had been confirmed the death toll in hospitals had risen to almost 5,000. There have been more than 47,000 confirmed cases.
In part of her rare speech which had been trailed in the national media, she evoked the wartime spirit, saying: “I hope in the years to come everyone will be able to take pride in how they responded to this challenge.
“And those who come after us will say the Britons of this generation were as strong as any.
“That the attributes of self-discipline, of quiet good-humoured resolve and of fellow-feeling still characterise this country. The pride in who we are is not a part of our past, it defines our present and our future.”
She added: “The moments when the United Kingdom has come together to applaud its care and essential workers will be remembered as an expression of our national spirit; and its symbol will be the rainbows drawn by children.”
“It reminds me of the very first broadcast I made, in 1940, helped by my sister. We, as children, spoke from here at Windsor to children who had been evacuated from their homes and sent away for their own safety.
“Today, once again, many will feel a painful sense of separation from their loved ones. But now, as then, we know, deep down, that it is the right thing to do.
“While we have faced challenges before, this one is different. This time we join with all nations across the globe in a common endeavour, using the great advances of science and our instinctive compassion to heal. We will succeed – and that success will belong to every one of us.
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return: we will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again.”
The Queen finished the four-minute 15-second deeply personal address, saying: “But for now, I send my thanks and warmest good wishes to you all.”