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Emma Shacklock

Prince Philip's hilarious way of easing Queen Elizabeth's 'nerves' before first Christmas speech might just be my favourite festive tale

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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip depart after attending the Christmas Day church service in Norfolk in 2017.

For many families, sitting down together after their turkey roast and watching the King's speech is a traditional part of Christmas Day. It's hard to imagine the festive season without it, but the idea of a televised Christmas message took a bit of persuasion to catch on behind palace doors.

Queen Elizabeth's first festive TV broadcast took place at Sandringham House in 1957 after Prince Philip "urged" her to embrace the medium over radio. Since 1959 the monarchs have pre-recorded the speech but the Queen's Christmas TV debut was live.

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