Queen Elizabeth: "COVID-19 Will Not Defeat Us" ... First Easter Message
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom emphasized "Let's gain courage" on Easter, stating that "the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) will not be able to defeat us."
According to BBC, the Queen released a voice message on Twitter on the 11th (local time), a day before Easter. This message was pre-recorded at Windsor Castle, where the Queen is currently staying with her husband, Prince Philip. This is the first time the Queen has issued a message on Easter.
The Queen said, "For many, this Easter will be very different. We can keep each other safe by staying apart," adding, "Easter is not canceled. In fact, we need Easter more than ever." She said, "The discovery of the risen Christ on the first Easter brought hope and fresh resolve to his followers," and "We can all draw courage from this."
She continued, "COVID-19 will not defeat us," emphasizing, "As death is dark, light and life are greater. May the living flame of Easter be an unwavering guide as we face the future." The Queen concluded by wishing "a blessed Easter to all people of faith and denominations."
BBC evaluated that the message was released less than a week after the Queen's national address on TV, reflecting the seriousness of the situation. BBC stated, "This emphasizes the government's health safety message to maintain social distancing to keep each other safe even during Easter, while also providing hope and reassurance like an Easter message."
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On this day, as part of 'social distancing,' the Queen read the message in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, and a sound engineer in the adjacent room recorded it. Every year, the Queen attends the traditional Easter service held at Windsor Castle with other senior royal members. However, this year, the service was canceled due to social contact restrictions amid the COVID-19 risk.
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