Published 20:14 IST, December 31st 2020
Queen Elizabeth wishes on New Years Eve amid COVID, says 'we will meet our families again'
The Queen wished everyone a "happy new year" as she added, "We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return".
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Britan's Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday delivered a message to everyone across the world to mark the beginning of the new year. The Queen wished everyone a "happy and healthy new year" as she added, "We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return". The Queen said that we will be able to meet our friends and families again, corroborating that the COVID-19 pandemic won't last forever and that we must follow all health and safety guidelines while celebrating the new year.
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The official Twitter handle of the Royal family shared the message by the Queen along with four pictures. In one of the images, Her Majesty can be seen sitting with Prince Philip and looking at a card made by one of their grandchildren on the occasion of their 73rd wedding anniversary last month. Another picture showed the Queen awarding a knighthood to 100-year-old British World War II veteran Capt. Tom Moore, who managed to raise more than $39 million to support health workers earlier this year.
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'2020 became better with your support'
Netizens from all over the world have flooded the post with messages appreciating the Queen and the Royal family for constantly providing moral support throughout the pandemic. "What a year 2020 has been but Her Majesty and the working royals made it better with their support during this difficult time! I’m not from the UK but you all made me feel better with everything is done! I wish you all a great and very healthy New Year," one individual commented.
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Updated 20:14 IST, December 31st 2020