Coronavirus: Queen Elizabeth to give televised address about Covid-19 on Sunday
Bucking Palace has issued a statement on Friday, saying that Queen Elizabeth will be giving a televised address about the Covid-19 on Sunday evening at 8 pm. It is understood to be just the fifth noteworthy address in her 68-year rule.
The previous addresses have been on the Gulf War in 1991, the death of Princess Diana and the Queen Mother in 1997 and 2002, and at the end of her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
The pre-recorded message will be broadcasted on Television, radio and the Royal Family’s official social media channels.
A statement put out by Buckingham Palace says, "Her Majesty The Queen has recorded a special broadcast to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in relation to the Coronavirus outbreak. The televised address will be broadcast at 8pm on Sunday 5 April, 2020.
"The address was recorded at Windsor Castle."
Discourse going around the address have been taking place for several weeks, and the Queen has been working with the government to make sure the timing is right.
According to sources, "It has been agreed the address will happen at a key moment in the crisis and that it will be a hugely important way to lift the nation's morale.
"There is no one more experienced than Her Majesty and she will know exactly the right moment to address the country.
"Sadly, there are some very difficult times ahead. The country is going to be hurting. The voice of Her Majesty will provide calm reassurance that, ultimately, we will get through this."
Previous month, when the death toll was at 124, the Queen put out her first statement on the coronavirus. It was issued soon after she reached Windsor Castle.
The statement stated, "As Philip and I arrive at Windsor today, we know that many individuals and families across the United Kingdom, and around the world, are entering a period of great concern and uncertainty.
"We are all being advised to change our normal routines and regular patterns of life for the greater good of the communities we live in and, in particular, to protect the most vulnerable within them.
"At times such as these, I am reminded that our nation’s history has been forged by people and communities coming together to work as one, concentrating our combined efforts with a focus on the common goal.
"We are enormously thankful for the expertise and commitment of our scientists, medical practitioners and emergency and public services; but now more than any time in our recent past, we all have a vitally important part to play as individuals - today and in the coming days, weeks and months.
"Many of us will need to find new ways of staying in touch with each other and making sure that loved ones are safe. I am certain we are up to that challenge.
"You can be assured that my family and I stand ready to play our part."
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