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| Queen in festive plea for harmony | Queen in festive plea for harmony |
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| The Queen has called for more understanding between generations in her Christmas message. | The Queen has called for more understanding between generations in her Christmas message. |
| The monarch, who turned 80 this year, said the elderly need to be shown respect and young people need to be "nurtured and guided". | The monarch, who turned 80 this year, said the elderly need to be shown respect and young people need to be "nurtured and guided". |
| Her message - broadcast at 1500 GMT on radio, TV and online - said that young and old of all faiths have much to offer each other. | Her message - broadcast at 1500 GMT on radio, TV and online - said that young and old of all faiths have much to offer each other. |
| Earlier, the Queen attended a service with other royals at Sandringham. | Earlier, the Queen attended a service with other royals at Sandringham. |
| But Prince Harry will not be with his family in Norfolk because he is on duty with the Blues and Royal regiment, and will spend the day in barracks. | But Prince Harry will not be with his family in Norfolk because he is on duty with the Blues and Royal regiment, and will spend the day in barracks. |
| It is very easy to concentrate on the differences between the religious faiths The Queen The Queen's Speech in full In pictures: Royals at Sandringham | |
| The Queen said in her message: "The wisdom and experience of the great religions point to the need to nurture and guide the young, and to encourage respect for the elderly." | The Queen said in her message: "The wisdom and experience of the great religions point to the need to nurture and guide the young, and to encourage respect for the elderly." |
| The message was recorded at Southwark Cathedral and, for the first time, has been made available as a podcast. | The message was recorded at Southwark Cathedral and, for the first time, has been made available as a podcast. |
| BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said the aim of the Christmas message was to be as up-to-date, modern and accessible as possible. | |
| The Queen said: "It is very easy to concentrate on the differences between the religious faiths and to forget what they have in common - people of different faiths are bound together by the need to help the younger generation to become considerate and active citizens." | |
| At the Sandringham service, she was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, and 24-year-old Prince William. | |
| Zara Phillips joined the other royals | Zara Phillips joined the other royals |
| Other regulars at the annual event include Zara Phillips, Peter Phillips, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, the Princess Royal and the Duke of York. | Other regulars at the annual event include Zara Phillips, Peter Phillips, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, the Princess Royal and the Duke of York. |
| But royal aides say Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton is not joining the family for the Christmas Day celebration. | But royal aides say Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton is not joining the family for the Christmas Day celebration. |
| The Duchess of Cornwall is to spend the rest of the day with her family - daughter Laura Lopes and son Tom Parker-Bowles - as she did last year. | The Duchess of Cornwall is to spend the rest of the day with her family - daughter Laura Lopes and son Tom Parker-Bowles - as she did last year. |
| Crowds of well-wishers gathered outside St Mary Magdalene's Church to offer flowers and Christmas tidings to the royals. | |
| Most of the royal party walked to church from nearby Sandringham House. | |
| There was extra security in place at the church on Sunday as the Queen attended a Christmas Eve service. | There was extra security in place at the church on Sunday as the Queen attended a Christmas Eve service. |
| Filled stockings | Filled stockings |
| The royals have a well-trodden Christmas routine which starts with the opening of their presents on Christmas Eve. | The royals have a well-trodden Christmas routine which starts with the opening of their presents on Christmas Eve. |
| After a black-tie dinner in the evening, the corgis are led out and the ladies adjourn, leaving Prince Philip to serve port or brandy to the men. | After a black-tie dinner in the evening, the corgis are led out and the ladies adjourn, leaving Prince Philip to serve port or brandy to the men. |
| On Christmas morning, the Royal Family awake to stockings filled with small gifts and fruit at the foot of their beds. | On Christmas morning, the Royal Family awake to stockings filled with small gifts and fruit at the foot of their beds. |
| After church, Christmas lunch featuring a giant turkey reared at Sandringham is served with all the trimmings. | After church, Christmas lunch featuring a giant turkey reared at Sandringham is served with all the trimmings. |
| The 26 December is an outdoor affair when Prince Philip organises a shoot. | The 26 December is an outdoor affair when Prince Philip organises a shoot. |