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April 06, 2020 07: 20:08
The Queen says she hopes the coronavirus crisis will show “this generation is as strong as any” in a rare special address to the Commonwealth.
Bottom line:
- The Queen spoke in a pre-recorded address form partial isolation in Windsor Castle
- It’s the fifth time she has made an address of this kind
- She told the Commonwealth to meet the crisis with self-discipline, saying “much better days will return”
The queen also used the address– only the fifth of its type– to personally thank frontline health employees and others bring out vital works during the crisis.
Queen’s unique message to Australians
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