Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message touches on love and loss
"Although it's a time of great happiness and good cheer for many, Christmas can be hard for those who have lost loved ones," the queen said. "This year, especially, I understand why."
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British prime minister says Queen Elizabeth "on very good form"
"She has been told by her doctors that she has got to rest and I think we have got to respect that and understand that and everybody wishes her all the very best," said the British prime minister.
Queen Elizabeth II put on rest for 2 more weeks
The Palace made the announcement just two days after the 95-year-old queen pulled out of the COP26 climate summit.
Queen Elizabeth pulls out of climate summit following medical advice
"Her Majesty is disappointed not to attend the Reception but will deliver a message to the assembled delegates via a recorded video message," Buckingham Palace said.
Queen Elizabeth spends night in hospital
Buckingham Palace said she was taken to the hospital for "preliminary investigations."
Queen Elizabeth "reluctantly" takes doctors' advice to cancel trip
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Queen Elizabeth prays for victims and survivors of 9/11
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Queen Elizabeth II "deeply touched" by Prince Philip tributes
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Queen Elizabeth carries out 1st official duty since Philip's death
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Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dead at 99
His role was to walk one step behind the queen, but even there, Philip was able to carve out his own reputation and role in history.
Royal family spends Christmas apart as tumultuous year comes to end
Like many around the world — and many great-grandmothers — Queen Elizabeth had to forgo annual festive family gatherings.
Queen Elizabeth delivers reassuring Christmas message
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Queen Elizabeth knights 100-year-old "national treasure," Captain Tom Moore
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Queen Elizabeth celebrates birthday with socially distanced ceremony
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Queen Elizabeth offers words of hope in first-ever Easter message
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
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