HM's Most Gracious Speech (1957)
His/Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech is a broadcast made by the sovereign of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms to the Commonwealth of Nations each year at Christmas.
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Stars:
- King Charles III of the United Kingdom
- Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
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Season 35 Episode List
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Episode 1 - 1992
Release Date: 1992-12-25The Christmas speech came one month after fire destroyed part of Windsor Castle; the Queen addressed the importance of personal fortitude, as embodied by members of the armed services undertaking difficult peacekeeping duties, and Leonard Cheshire, who died that year. The speech was leaked to The Sun prior to broadcast. This was the 60th anniversary of the speech and the 40th year for the Queen.