The Queen’s message to the nation on Christmas Day marked the end of one of the most challenging years of her 68-year reign.
However, it seems 2020 could surpass that. Her Majesty’s promise for the return of “better days” in her TV broadcast in April during the first lockdown, was a reassuring touch.
But while weddings, pregnancy announcements and shows of royal resilience must have lifted her spirits, drama, lies and loss have also played their part.
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