The Queen leaves hospital

Britain is grateful to you, whether here in Portsmouth, in bases across the United Kingdom, or across the world.

As the old year passes, let us celebrate Christmas with thanksgiving and carry its message of peace and good will into the year ahead.

Every year I look forward to opening the letters, parcels and telegrams that come to me from all parts of the world.

Twenty-five years ago my grandfather broadcast the first of these Christmas messages. Today is another landmark because television has made it possible for many of you to see...

I always feel that just for these few minutes, the march of history stops while we listen to each other, and think of each other, on Christmas Day.