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The speech is traditionally pre-recorded at Buckingham Palace in mid-December and usually lasts around 10 minutes. It is then followed by the national anthem.<\/p>\n<\/div>
What will the Queen talk about during this year\u2019s speech?<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\""Queen\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
The theme of this year\u2019s speech is yet to be revealed, but it\u2019s likely that the Queen will reference the challenges the nation has faced as a result of the pandemic \u2013 although last year Her Majesty avoided using the words \u201cpandemic\u201d, \u201ccoronavirus\u201d or \u201cCOVID-19\u201d, despite them being a dominant theme of her speech.<\/p>\n
The Queen will offer some personal reflections and views on the year gone by, and possibly highlight the importance of family, and acts of selfless kindness that have united us during the pandemic.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s expected that Her Majesty will also pay tribute to her late husband, Prince Philip and reflect on their 73-year marriage.<\/p>\n
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In the Queen\u2019s speech 2020, she paid tribute to the NHS key workers, thanking them for their hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic and offering a message of reassurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Queen\u2019s Speech will be broadcast on Christmas Day. Check out what else is on with our TV\u00a0<\/span>Guide<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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This year\u2019s\u00a0Radio Times Christmas double issue<\/a>\u00a0is on sale now, featuring two weeks of TV, film and radio listings, reviews, features and interviews with the stars.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n
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What time is the Queen\u2019s Speech on TV?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe Queen\u2019s speech typically airs at 3pm on Christmas Day (25th December)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n