The Queen's Christmas Message 1960

THE QUEEN'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 1960
Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom
25 December 1960
The Queen spoke of an eventful year which marked the birth to her third son, Prince Andrew, Princess Margaret's marriage to Anthony Armstrong-Jones, and the growth of Commonwealth with Nigeria's independence. The Queen also alluded to the disasters of the year including an earthquake in Morocco which killed 12,000 people; the deaths of 69 protesters in a massacre in Sharpeville, South Africa; and an explosion in a Welsh pit in Monmouthshire which killed 45 miners.

[@richardc8795]

I feel so fortunate to have been born, raised, and now moving towards elder, all under HM Queen Elizabeth. She was absolutely divine. RIP QE II 👑

[@andrewford2783]

It's very hard for me to take-in that she's now gone, even after watching the pagentry of her funeral yesterday and queueing for 9 hours to see her lying-in-state last Thursday. 👑👑👑 RIP your majesty.

[@innovativeinnovation6629]

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, is a very beautiful lady and has a lovely speaking voice. God bless the Queen.

[@kristinevitale4630]

I am so glad I get to see these. I love these old videos from the 50s and 60s.

[@SuzanaMantovaniCerqueira]

How I love to watch all Christmas Messages from HM Queen. She transmitted with such peace and safety, ✨🤍✨ And they are timeless.

[@dbedazzling1]

I love her. The Crown makes me love her even more.

[@MandyJMaddison]

Well, she smiled sweetly and often, even through hard times, which was not at all like either of the actresses in The Crown.

[@patinamaldives]

Same! Rest In Peace, Queen Elizabeth II 💕😞

[@rach5516]

The crown is not an accurate representation of her, she was much more joyful in real life.

[@MarkJSau]

How little has changed (the references to violence and disintegration). Poignant.

[@nocount1]

She looked especially lovely in this one.

[@simonsimon2888]

Remember her vows "be it long or short" she would be devoted to her Commonwealth families of peace and prosperity. God Save The Queen!

[@jorgepardo74]

She's so pretty, and charming. She's like one of those diamonds very rarely found...

[@DayDay1991]

Weirdo

[@travosk8668]

Well she IS the queen so you'd expect some grace.

[@bobsmith3291]

And when they are found we invade them for it

[@GodisMyNo1]

@@TorahLight people are free to speak their mind without being a.ttacked for it. He is right. The Queen is so beautiful

[@DhouhaFalfoul]

REALLY , GREAT LADY , GOD BLESS THE QUEEN

[@rahatchoudhury7138]

The best queen!

[@susancunningham7933]

She is so tender and sweet. Lovely Elizabeth

[@joerose6408]

What a wonderful Queen! We need more people of this species.

[@1940limited]

She's the last of her breed. She'll never be replaced.

[@evidencematters7588]

@@matthewplant2603 humans like her

[@tfh5575]

She changed a lot in only 3 years

[@dotcomlim]

That what i noticed too.. i also just watched her 1957 xmas message.

[@cenk82]

I guess because of pregnancy and gave a birth.

[@dotcomlim]

@@cenk82 true.. a reflection of all of us

[@Lucky4991]

She just sounds a lot older and more mature and kinda looks a little older within those short three years, I guess it must be the job🤷🏾‍♀️

[@dotcomlim]

@@Lucky4991... it must due to baby Charles...

[@edwardoneil3962]

Unbelievable over 60 years how time goes by so fast lolx 😀❤😀

[@silviasalgado7089]

I admire you Queen Elisabeth!22/12/20

[@Lommy9999]

It is amazing how reserved and strict she seems. Very aloof and severe.

[@GodisMyNo1]

She is serious, as a queen should be. She is not a crleb

[@phebbykampamba5935]

RIP my Queen🙏

[@silviasalgado7089]

Yes,I admire you much! Queen Elisabeth! 04/1/2021I afmire you Queen Elisabeth! 06/2/21

[@matthewbrown8486]

ANNOUNCER: This is London. For this Christmas Day 1960 : Her Majesty The Queen

[@silviasalgado7089]

I personal le admire Queen Elisabeth!

[@GodisMyNo1]

Me too

[@chrisarnold4128]

When things were great and normal

[@daviddaniel387]

Wow astonishing at only 34 years old

[@audreyb8903]

❤❤❤❤

[@pamkearns3593]

Very beautiful speech

[@hessahalonazi7498]

Who’s coming from The Crown 👑😂

[@celestinesantarossa421]

♥️

[@Lommy9999]

This could also be the speech in 2021. (Minus the Nigeria part)

[@PC-lu3zf]

Set was so young then so long ago

[@ewtwetrwerwteet]

my husband and i

[@williamjolliffe2914]

The Queen's life of service should remind everyone of the huge, tangible power for peace and stability the British monarchy is for everyone in Britain, the commonwealth and for the world. In the 19th & 20th centuries the U.S.A, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Greece suffered in various ways civil wars, political storms, and dictatorships. This shows what can go wrong in the absence of a head of state which is above politics, which opposes illegal dictatorship and helps keep the peace. If there are many reasons England, Wales, Scotland, Canada and Australia have had no civil war since Culloden in 1746, having a constitutional monarchy is an important one. Of course the Queen & Prince Philip had their failings as parents, and Prince Philip could be tactless. Whatever mistakes the royal family have made, let us be grateful for the service they give, and for the difference the monarchy makes for the better, in everybody's lives.

[@michaelhills8516]

in Morocco12000 ! died in a earthquake I gotta read about that

[@user-bb6kk9md4t]

Умна, Красива, Дальновидна!!!

[@gifart]

Non sono Giulio Cesare, state tranquilli.

[@franckranaivo666]

🌼🌿💐💞🇻🇦✝️🇲🇬💞💐🌿🌼🇬🇧🦁🦊🌸🇻🇦💮🇬🇧🌸💐💞⛑💞🌿💐🌿💐💞🇬🇧💞💐🌸🇻🇦✝️🇻🇦🌸🌿🇲🇬🦁🇲🇬🌿🌸💐💞🌻🌷🌿🌼⛑🌸💞🙋‍♂️

[@tiinauusitupa1418]

Fint tal

[@BlackWolf6420]

I mean they could get better quality lol

[@Darwaxion]

It’s from fukin 1960, what did you expect??!!

[@mohamedbinelias3246]

Sorry.

[@mohamedbinelias3246]

The yo get

[@mohamedbinelias3246]

The full. see not the. Now live far most saw new. The.

[@darthnihilus9098]

No snow flakes that’s not Clair foy

[@mohamedbinelias3246]

The Wan big to the.

[@mohamedbinelias3246]

New JOE'S. Alhamdulillah Muhammad ELIAS

[@user-jc8tj5co7d]

Pity shes aged dhe looks nice here.

[@mscott3918]

That's life though, isn't it

[@MandyJMaddison]

Dngbat! She is nearly 100!

[@eileenmaschal9505]

We all age if we are lucky to live lone enough. Only the aging in Hollywood and the new rich tack their aging faces back…some are successful and some are ghastly!

[@beachrose88]

england will never be the same. Charles will destroy all she has built

[@Kondasnaker]

❤

[@chrisarnold4128]

When things were great and normal