Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II addressed the coronavirus pandemic and offered reassurance in a rare televised speech on Sunday.
She thanked caregivers and essential workers and delivered a message of hope and unity. The queen also talked about the difficulties of self-isolating, but pointed out that it is an opportunity to “slow down, pause, and reflect in prayer or meditation.” The Queen rarely makes national addresses, typically speaking to the country only at Christmas time and when a new Parliament is installed.
She finished the speech saying that better days are ahead.
“We can take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return. We will be with our friends again. We will be with our families again. We will meet again,” the Queen said.
