Queen Elizabeth II .: She demands "self-discipline" from the citizens

Queen Elizabeth II (93) will address her people on Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. UK time. Since rising to the British throne in 1952, she has rarely addressed the public in extraordinary speeches. The Queen will talk about the Corona crisis and will also try to encourage the country. The British "BBC" has already published excerpts from the Queen's speech.

"As I know, I am addressing you in a challenging time," Queen Elizabeth II said in her speech. It is "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."

Determination and camaraderie

The Queen hopes "that in the coming years everyone can be proud of how they dealt with this challenge" and that values ​​such as "self-discipline, calm, cheerful determination and a sense of camaraderie will still characterize this country."

The Queen's speech, which is said to have been recorded by a single cameraman in protective clothing, is said to be on television and on the radio and be disseminated through social media. Other employees would have been in a separate room.