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\nQueen Elizabeth II has called for unity and respect in her annual Christmas message, as Britain remains badly divided over Brexit.The 92-year-old monarch traditionally pre-records the annual goodwill message from Buckingham Palace earlier in December, to be broadcast on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n
This year marks the last message before the country is set to leave the European Union (EU), after 46 years, in March next year, an impending exit that has triggered deep divisions across party lines as negotiations hang in the balance.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven with the most deeply held differences, treating the other person with respect and as a fellow human being is always a good first step towards greater understanding,\u201d the Queen says in excerpts from her message released on the Christmas Eve.In the message recorded in Buckingham Palace\u2019s White Drawing Room, the Queen reflects on Jesus Christ\u2019s message of peace on earth and goodwill to all.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe his message of peace on Earth and goodwill to all is never out of date. It can be heeded by everyone; it\u2019s needed as much as ever,\u201d she says in the message recorded on December 12.<\/p>\n
The Queen also reflects on some of the highlights of 2018, from England reaching the football World Cup semi-finals to the weddings of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the many changes I have seen over the years, faith, family and friendship have been not only a constant for me but a source of personal comfort and reassurance,\u201d says the Queen, dressed in an Angela Kelly ivory silk cocktail dress, with a gold Scarab brooch, with ruby and diamond embellishments. The brooch was a 1966 gift from her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n
In her annual Christmas message, British Prime Minister Theresa May focussed on the country\u2019s troops serving in war-torn regions like Syria and overseeing domestic security.<\/p>\n
\u201cTime and again, you have stood up to aggression and those who flout the rules based international order. You should be incredibly proud of all that you do just as the whole country is proud of you.\u201d<\/p>\n
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