Queen Elizabeth issued reassuring words to the people of Britain that they could overcome the challenges brought by the coronavirus disease or COVID-19 pandemic.
The monarch also wants the people to relive the World War Two spirit in defeating the virus. Queen Elizabeth spoke in a rare televised address to the nation.
“Together we are tackling this disease, and I want to reassure you that if we remain united and resolute, then we will overcome it,” she said.
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“While we have faced challenges before, this one is different. This time we join with all nations across the globe in a common endeavour, using the great advances of science and our instinctive compassion to heal. We will succeed – and that success will belong to every one of us,” the Queen added.
The death toll in Britain is now at 4,934 with an additional 621 fatalities.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among those in self-isolation after he was tested positive for the virus.
Queen Elizabeth’s son Prince Charles also acquired COVID-19 but is now on his road to recovery.
Elizabeth expressed her gratitude to those who are following the government’s protocols by staying home.
She also paid tribute to the front line medical workers for their sacrifices.
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The speech was filmed in a big room to ensure a safe distance between her and the cameraman.
Elizabeth said that her situation reminded her of what she did in 1940.
“Those who come after us will say the Britons of this generation were as strong as any. That the attributes of self-discipline, of quiet good-humored resolve and of fellow-feeling still characterize this country. The pride in who we are is not a part of our past, it defines our present and our future,” at Elizabeth said.
“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return. We will be with our friends again; we will be with our families again; we will meet again,” she added.
