Queen Elizabeth II has shared a message of hope and paid tribute to British healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.In a video, which was shared to YouTube on Sunday, Her Majesty gave thanks to frontline health workers while offering words of encouragement to families across the nation.“I am speaking to you at what I know is an increasingly challenging time,” the Queen began. “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 to the daily lives of us all.The Queen has issued a message to the nation on the coronavirus outbreak, saying the UK is “entering a period of great concern and uncertainty”.The 93-year-old praised the work of scientists, medics and emergency staff, but added that everyone has a "vitally important part to play".Her message came just ahead of the PM's daily briefing, in which he said the UK could "turn the tide" in 12 weeks.
The monarch said she and her family "stand ready to play our part".The Queen had already cut short her official duties because of the crisis, and is now at Windsor Castle with the Duke of Edinburgh.He was flown there by helicopter from the Sandringham estate where he had been staying.The virus has now seen 144 people who tested positive die in the UK.In her statement, the Queen said: "Our nation’s history has been forged by people and communities coming together to work as one."We are all being advised to change our normal routines and regular patterns of life for the greater good of the communities we live in and, in particular, to protect the most vulnerable within them."At times such as these, I am reminded that our nation's history has been forged by people and communities coming together to work as one, concentrating our combined efforts with a focus on the common goal.".She added: “Many of us will need to find new ways of staying in touch with each other and making sure that loved ones are safe. I am certain we are up to that challenge."You can be assured that my family and I stand ready to play our part.”.The Queen's message came after Buckingham Palace announced last week that changes were being made to her diary commitments "as a sensible precaution".She has cancelled her annual garden parties, along with visits to several UK towns.The government is advising everyone in the UK, particularly the over-70s, to avoid all non-essential contact.The advanced age of both the Queen, who is the world's longest reigning monarch, and Philip, who is 98, means they are more at risk of complications if they catch the Covid-19 illness.They are expected to remain at Windsor beyond Easter with fewer staff, as a precaution.In his news briefing, Boris Johnson said he did not know how long the crisis would affect the UK, but said he hoped to "get on top of it" within the next three months.He said trials of a vaccine were expected to begin within a month and warned he would "enforce" Londoners to be kept apart "if necessary".He also urged businesses to "stand by their employees", adding that the chancellor would be making further announcements on Friday.From Friday, all schools in the UK will close their doors to nearly all pupils, except vulnerable ones and the children of key workers.A full list of key workers, likely to include NHS workers, school staff and delivery drivers, is also expected.Meanwhile, Prince Harry, who is due to step down as a senior royal at the end of the month, has said the Invictus Games he set up have been postponed for a year.Her Majesty then gave a shout out to NHS front line heathcare workers, as well as care workers and those carrying out essential roles to support the United Kingdom.“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 added.“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.”.Her Majesty then urged people to stay “strong” and remain united so that future generations can look back and take pride in knowing how they responded to the pandemic.Together we are tackling this disease, and I want to reassure you that if we remain united and resolute, then we will overcome it,” she said.“The pride in who we are is not a part of our past, it defines our present and our future.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,” she continued.Her Majesty then drew emphasis on how self-isolation, although terrible, was still an opportunity for many Brits to slow down, pause and reflect, in prayer or meditation.Next, the Queen reflected on her first broadcast to evacuated children in 1940, where she likened the “painful sense of separation” to the current COVID-19 quarantine restrictions.
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,” she added.Her Majesty concluded by offering some words of encouragement to those who may be struggling with the uncertainty of not knowing what the future holds.“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. But for now, I send my thanks and warmest good wishes to you all,” she said.Hery Majesty has addressed COVID-19 and giving thanks to frontline workers in a personal video message from Windsor Castle.
The monarch said she and her family "stand ready to play our part".The Queen had already cut short her official duties because of the crisis, and is now at Windsor Castle with the Duke of Edinburgh.He was flown there by helicopter from the Sandringham estate where he had been staying.The virus has now seen 144 people who tested positive die in the UK.In her statement, the Queen said: "Our nation’s history has been forged by people and communities coming together to work as one."We are all being advised to change our normal routines and regular patterns of life for the greater good of the communities we live in and, in particular, to protect the most vulnerable within them."At times such as these, I am reminded that our nation's history has been forged by people and communities coming together to work as one, concentrating our combined efforts with a focus on the common goal.".She added: “Many of us will need to find new ways of staying in touch with each other and making sure that loved ones are safe. I am certain we are up to that challenge."You can be assured that my family and I stand ready to play our part.”.The Queen's message came after Buckingham Palace announced last week that changes were being made to her diary commitments "as a sensible precaution".She has cancelled her annual garden parties, along with visits to several UK towns.The government is advising everyone in the UK, particularly the over-70s, to avoid all non-essential contact.The advanced age of both the Queen, who is the world's longest reigning monarch, and Philip, who is 98, means they are more at risk of complications if they catch the Covid-19 illness.They are expected to remain at Windsor beyond Easter with fewer staff, as a precaution.In his news briefing, Boris Johnson said he did not know how long the crisis would affect the UK, but said he hoped to "get on top of it" within the next three months.He said trials of a vaccine were expected to begin within a month and warned he would "enforce" Londoners to be kept apart "if necessary".He also urged businesses to "stand by their employees", adding that the chancellor would be making further announcements on Friday.From Friday, all schools in the UK will close their doors to nearly all pupils, except vulnerable ones and the children of key workers.A full list of key workers, likely to include NHS workers, school staff and delivery drivers, is also expected.Meanwhile, Prince Harry, who is due to step down as a senior royal at the end of the month, has said the Invictus Games he set up have been postponed for a year.Her Majesty then gave a shout out to NHS front line heathcare workers, as well as care workers and those carrying out essential roles to support the United Kingdom.“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 added.“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.”.Her Majesty then urged people to stay “strong” and remain united so that future generations can look back and take pride in knowing how they responded to the pandemic.Together we are tackling this disease, and I want to reassure you that if we remain united and resolute, then we will overcome it,” she said.“The pride in who we are is not a part of our past, it defines our present and our future.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,” she continued.Her Majesty then drew emphasis on how self-isolation, although terrible, was still an opportunity for many Brits to slow down, pause and reflect, in prayer or meditation.Next, the Queen reflected on her first broadcast to evacuated children in 1940, where she likened the “painful sense of separation” to the current COVID-19 quarantine restrictions.
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,” she added.Her Majesty concluded by offering some words of encouragement to those who may be struggling with the uncertainty of not knowing what the future holds.“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. But for now, I send my thanks and warmest good wishes to you all,” she said.Hery Majesty has addressed COVID-19 and giving thanks to frontline workers in a personal video message from Windsor Castle.
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