Monarch's Message
David Cannadine reflects on the history of the Queen's Christmas message and how what had begun as a 'one-off innovation' soon became an 'invented tradition'.
David Cannadine reflects on the history of the Queen's Christmas message. Following the success of the first broadcast in 1932 by the Queen's grandfather, King George V, "what had begun as a one-off innovation" soon "became an invented tradition".
"There can be no doubt," says Cannadine, "it brought the King closer to his subjects than had been true of any monarch who had gone before him."
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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A Point of View: The story of the Queen's Christmas speech
The British monarch's Christmas speech was originally to be a one-off event, but as historian David Cannadine explains, it has become one of the most important fixtures in the royal year.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Cannadine |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- Boxing Day 2014 20:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 28 Dec 2014 08:48Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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