Follow UK Investment Immigration and UK News: The UK Queen shared behind-the-scenes details about the birth of Prince George in her annual Christmas message.
In her message, the Queen reviewed the major events of the past year, including the 60th anniversary of her coronation and the birth of her great-grandson on July 22.
In the broadcast recorded earlier this month at Buckingham Palace, the Queen said: “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.”
Speaking about the changes brought by the birth of Prince George, she said: “The arrival of a new baby gives everyone the chance to contemplate the future with renewed happiness and hope.”
The broadcast also mentioned the official photograph taken at Clarence House (the residence of Prince Charles) following the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first child. Furthermore, it indicated that the role of the Commonwealth would be considered ahead of next summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The Queen herself noted that the address for celebrating Christmas usually has a strong religious tone, which is consistent with her role as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
This year's Christmas message was recorded in the drawing room at Buckingham Palace by the BBC, with the Queen sitting next to a large Christmas tree.
Perhaps to commemorate the new addition to the royal family, she wore a brooch set with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, which was a gift from her parents to celebrate the birth of Prince Charles. She also wore this brooch at Prince George's private christening, which was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace.
Among all the released royal family photos, the most historic one was taken at Clarence House, featuring four generations of the royal family, flanked by black-and-white portraits of her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
The annual royal message is broadcast on television at 3:00 PM UK time and is available for viewing across all Commonwealth countries.
It has become a tradition for the royal family to spend Christmas at the Sandringham Estate (the Queen's property in Norfolk). They will attend Christmas services at St. Mary Magdalene Church there.
