Queen Elizabeth reminisces about Malta in this years’ annual Christmas speech. “In 1949 I spent Christmas in Malta as a newly married naval wife. We have returned to that island over the years, including last month for a meeting of Commonwealth leaders.”
The Queen also spoke about meeting “The Queen's Young Leaders, an inspirational group, each of them a symbol of hope in their own Commonwealth communities.” to preface the direct message of hope which the Queen proceeded to transmit.
Queen Elizabeth talked about the world having to confront “moments of darkness” this year before reminding everyone how long the parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII because everyone wanted to individually thank the present veterans. There was specific mention made of people displaced due to persecution when the Queen spoke of Mary and Joseph having to flee their country with the baby Jesus in less than favourable circumstances.
The speech ended with the expression “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness” with the Queen finally reminding viewers that “There are millions of people lighting candles of hope in our world today. Christmas is a good time to be thankful for them, and for all that brings light to our lives.”