Queen Elisabeth II .: In the corona crisis, she commemorates her first speech

Queen Elizabeth II (93) turned to her people on Sunday evening, at 8:00 p.m. British time, during the Corona crisis. It was "a time of break in the life of our country: a break that has brought some grief, many financial difficulties and enormous changes in the lives of all of us", said the monarch in her speech, which according to the British "Guardian" previously recorded by a BBC cameraman in protective clothing at Windsor Castle.

"While we have faced challenges before, this is different. This time we are working with all nations around the world and are taking advantage of the great advances in science," said the monarch, adding: "We will succeed – and each of us has contributed to this success. " She thanked all helpers and the people who stayed at home to protect the weakest and made their contribution. This cohesion and determination must continue to master the crisis.

Your first speech at the age of 14

The Queen also recalled her very first speech, which she made as a 14-year-old on October 13, 1940 together with her sister, Princess Margaret (1930-2002), and which was heard on the radio during the Second World War. "From Windsor, we turned to children who were evacuated from their homes and sent away for their own safety," said the Queen. "Today, too, many will feel a painful feeling of separation from their loved ones again. But now as then, we know deep down that it is the right thing to do. Better days will come, we will see each other again."

Aside from the traditional Christmas speeches, the Queen has only given four such speeches since her reign in 1952: Previously, she had spoken in 2002 after the death of her mother, Queen Mum (1900-2002), and before the funeral of Princess Diana (1961-1997) and during of the Gulf War in 1991 to the British. The address to the Corona crisis was actually expected for Easter. However, given the springtime temperatures on the holidays, the Queen had agreed with the government, according to the Guardian, to prefer her speech to appeal to people to stay home.

Queen Elizabeth II turned her back on Buckingham Palace and London in mid-March and moved to Windsor Castle just outside the capital. There she is with her husband Prince Philip (98).