Her Majesty the Queen's historic coronavirus broadcast was watched by an incredible 24 million people last night.
Figures from across a number of different channels, all of which were broadcasting the speech, show a combined total of 24 million viewers.
The BBC led with more than 14 million viewers, with ITV, Channel Four, Channel Five, BBC News and Sky News also brodcasting.
The figures were added up by Darren McCaffery, Political Editor at Euronews.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's address on the 24th March was watched by just over 27 million.
The viewing figures make the Queen's speech the ninth most watched programme ever on British TV.
Speaking from Windsor Castle, the Queen poured praise on the UK's "national spirit", and reassured viewers that better days are to come.
She opened by recognising the severity of the pandemic, and giving heartfelt thanks to those leading the charge against it.
"I want to thank everyone on the NHS front line," she said, "As well as care workers and those carrying out essential roles, who selflessly continue their day-to-day duties outside their home in support of us all.
"I am sure the nation will join me in assuring you that what you do is appreciated and every hour of your hard work brings us closer to sa return to more normal times."
She added: "I hope in the years to come everyone will be able to take pride in how they responded to this challenge.
"And those who come after us will say that the Britons of this generation were as strong as any.
"That the attributes of of self-discipline, of good-humoured resolve and of fellow-feeling still characterise this country.
"The pride in who we are in part of our past, it defines our present and our future."
She closed the speech with: "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."
