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Zahna Eklund

Brits say Christmas will 'never be the same' without Queen's speech after her death

After the sad passing of the Queen yesterday afternoon at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96, the country has begun a period of national mourning, and many Brits have been using the time to reflect on all the things Her Majesty had been involved in, which will now have to change as her son, Charles, becomes King.

From updating our money to changing postage stamps and the words to our national anthem, the passing of the Queen will impact many aspects of UK life. But as many Brits are pointing out, her death will even mean a huge change at Christmas time - as she will no longer deliver the annual Christmas message.

Queen Elizabeth II had given an uplifting speech every Christmas (PA WIRE)

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The Queen's Christmas Message was broadcast at 3pm every Christmas day and over Her Majesty's impressive 70-year reign, it had become a staple part of the day for millions of Brits.

And while the annual speeches will likely continue as the King's Christmas Message under the reign of King Charles, Twitter users have stated they "will never be the same" again.

One person wrote: "Just realised there'll be no Queen’s Christmas day broadcast ever again. It was such a tradition to gather around the TV to watch it."

As another said: "Christmas Day at 3pm will never be the same."

The speeches were part of Christmas tradition for millions of Brits (Getty Images)
And many of us can't wrap our heads around life without them (PA Archive/PA Images)

While a third added: "I'm sure Charles will do a Christmas Day speech. I'm sure he will try to make it similar in tone. I do not think it will be the same."

Others pointed out that the changes to British life that are on the horizon seem "unsettling", while there were more who said that due to the Queen's long reign, they've never experienced life with another monarch - making the changes unprecedented for millions.

Someone wrote: "Singing the new National Anthem feels wrong. Christmas Day won't ever be the same. All our currency and stamps will now change. Small things, but are any other Brits feeling not just how sad this is but how unsettling it is too?"

As someone else wrote: "Ever since I can remember, we all gathered around the TV on Christmas Day to watch the Queen's Speech. So many things will change now."

Queen Elizabeth giving her Christmas speech in 2000 (Reuters)

And all the talk of the Queen's Christmas Message also prompted others to share their memories of gathering around the TV with their families, as they said it was part of tradition in their household.

One said: "Christmas day in the '70s, '80s and '90s was held round my dear Aunty Mary's house. Christmas dinner revolved around the Queen's speech. It was served at 1pm so everything could be cleared away for 3pm and woe for anyone who dared to talk during the speech."

While another posted: "The King's Speech on Christmas Day. That's going to take some getting used to, isn't it? I used to roll my eyes when our nana always made us watch Her Majesty's speech as a child, but now I realise how precious that message really was."

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