I was just reading about the launch of an officially sanctioned YouTube site for Queen Elizabeth II. Her first televised Christmas address was in 1957, and it, along with other video footage, is available at this site. More historic footage will be added over time, and her 2007 Christmas address will be located there as well. According to the article, this is one speech which she has traditionally never allowed anyone else to write for her.
I enjoy it when these glimpses of history become more accessible.
I think that’s cool.
Got no snark for the Queen
I wish YouTube hadn’t gone to Flash! I used to be able to watch the videos on my old computer.
The queen’s speech was an important part of Christmas, always watched while rolling around with very full tummies 😉
Thanks for posting this! I’ve always loved the Queen, ever since I was a little girl in boring school assemblies, I’d look at her portrait on the wall and wish I was somewhere else. And wonder what her life was like.
OOoh… how nice to hear The Queen on Christmas Eve.
Anglophile Gene, minding the gap.
I loved this! Of course, long live the Queen! I enjoy going to England, toasting to her my first sip of ale, and then listening to the people talk about their culture. A lot of my England friends are on my LJ, and it’s so nice to hear about her Tea Parties and such. Secretly, I always wanted to be invited to one of those tea parties.
Best wishes to you, Becky. : )
I finally got a chance to watch this last night. A real smart cookie, the Queen is.