LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Queen’s Christmas message

Genre

Speech

TX Date

25 Dec 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:15:18

Description

Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas message broadcast to the nation and Commonweath. On British servicemen in the Gulf under threat of war following the unprovoked Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, and on those being held hostage. Also on the courage of the people of Northern Ireland facing terrorist activities in the province. Preceded by the national anthem. Variations in tape speed.

Contributors

Queen Elizabeth II

Keywords

Northern Ireland; Terrorism; Television; IRA; Queen’s speech; Hostages; Royal family; Royalty; Christmas; Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991)

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