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Christmas message: Queen reflects on year of Prince George's birth Christmas message: Queen reflects on year of Prince George's birth
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The Queen will talk about the need to pause for reflection as she looks back on a memorable year in her traditional Christmas Day broadcast.The Queen will talk about the need to pause for reflection as she looks back on a memorable year in her traditional Christmas Day broadcast.
The birth of her first great-grandson, Prince George, and the 60th anniversary of her coronation are among the events to feature in the speech.The birth of her first great-grandson, Prince George, and the 60th anniversary of her coronation are among the events to feature in the speech.
The message will be broadcast on both television and radio at 1500 GMT.The message will be broadcast on both television and radio at 1500 GMT.
Meanwhile the Queen and members of the Royal Family are attending a Christmas service at church in Sandringham. Meanwhile the Queen and members of the Royal Family attended a Christmas service at church in Sandringham.
A crowd of several hundred people are there hoping to see them, with many saying they hope to catch a glimpse of five-month-old Prince George.
However, it is not known if the five-month-old prince will be attending with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
'Take stock''Take stock'
The Queen's Christmas message was recorded earlier this month at Buckingham Palace, in the blue drawing room.The Queen's Christmas message was recorded earlier this month at Buckingham Palace, in the blue drawing room.
Sitting at a desk, in front of family photographs, the Queen will say: "We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection.Sitting at a desk, in front of family photographs, the Queen will say: "We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection.
"With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.""With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock."
She will also talk about the birth of Prince George on 22 July, her third great grandchild.She will also talk about the birth of Prince George on 22 July, her third great grandchild.
"The arrival of a baby gives everyone the chance to contemplate the future with renewed happiness and hope," she will say."The arrival of a baby gives everyone the chance to contemplate the future with renewed happiness and hope," she will say.
The broadcast includes behind-the-scenes footage of the photoshoot at Clarence House that marked the christening of the infant prince.The broadcast includes behind-the-scenes footage of the photoshoot at Clarence House that marked the christening of the infant prince.
The son of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge was christened in October at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.The son of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge was christened in October at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
Later that day a historic picture of four generations of the Royal Family - the Queen, Prince of Wales, Princes William and George - was taken to mark the baby's christening.Later that day a historic picture of four generations of the Royal Family - the Queen, Prince of Wales, Princes William and George - was taken to mark the baby's christening.
She will also contemplate the role of the Commonwealth and look ahead to 2014's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.She will also contemplate the role of the Commonwealth and look ahead to 2014's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Queen's gownQueen's gown
The Christmas address is written by the Queen - one of the few occasions when she can air her own views with no input from the government.The Christmas address is written by the Queen - one of the few occasions when she can air her own views with no input from the government.
It usually has a strong religious framework, reflects current issues and draws on her own experiences over the year.It usually has a strong religious framework, reflects current issues and draws on her own experiences over the year.
This year's message was produced by the BBC and will be shown in Commonwealth countries around the world.This year's message was produced by the BBC and will be shown in Commonwealth countries around the world.
The Queen's gown, a single crepe wool primrose dress which she wore to William and Kate's wedding in April 2011, was designed by Angela Kelly.The Queen's gown, a single crepe wool primrose dress which she wore to William and Kate's wedding in April 2011, was designed by Angela Kelly.
On her left shoulder is a diamond, ruby and sapphire brooch, a present from her parents to celebrate the birth of Prince Charles in 1948, which she wore at George's christening.On her left shoulder is a diamond, ruby and sapphire brooch, a present from her parents to celebrate the birth of Prince Charles in 1948, which she wore at George's christening.
The message will be available on the Royal Channel on YouTube after it has been transmitted.The message will be available on the Royal Channel on YouTube after it has been transmitted.