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99. Royal Christmas Speech - a modern tradition

99. Royal Christmas Speech - a modern tradition

FromLondon History


99. Royal Christmas Speech - a modern tradition

FromLondon History

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Dec 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Christmas is a time for family, friends, and reflection. It's also a time for the tradition of where the monarch delivers their Christmas speech.  If you're a fan of history, or just enjoy learning about the royals, then you'll love our latest podcast episode. In it, we take a look at how the modern tradition of the Royal Christmas message began, why it started later than it could have, show rote the first King's Speech, How Queen Elizabeth II embraced technology when delivering her Christmas speech to discussing its significance both then and now.
Join Hazel Baker as she talks with Jessica Storoschuk about the magic of Ballet in London.
So pull up a chair by the fire, pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate, and join us as we explore royal Christmas speeches!

Full episode transcript: londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/royal-christmas-speech
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Released:
Dec 2, 2022
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Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in weekly episodes with qualified London tour guide Hazel Baker from londonguidedwalks.co.uk There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook. Leave us a voice message to get featured!