Queen Elizabeth II just won the internet as her annual Christmas Day Speech was out on Thursday. She has referenced one of the most popular shows in the world, the "Game Of Thrones", and everyone just loved her even more.
The 88-year-old Queen and the grandmother of Prince William and Prince Harry have mentioned the show. The show has mostly actors from the United Kingdom and it is about power struggles between regions and the Queen cleverly references the show to talk about reconciliation.
The Queen said, "The benefits of reconciliation were clear to see when I visited Belfast in June. While my tour of the set of Game Of Thrones may have gained most attention, my visit to the Crumlin Road Gaol will remain vividly in my mind. What was once a prison during the Troubles is now a place of hope and fresh purpose; a reminder of what is possible when people reach out to one another."
Last June, the Queen visited the said area as she met some of the casts of the said show. Although that was the highlight of the tour, she also visited the 19th century prison Crumlin Road Gaol.
She also talked about a Christmas truce back in 1914 during the World War I. She also talked about the benefits of reconciliation. "Of course, reconciliation takes different forms. In Scotland, after the referendum, many felt great disappointment, while others felt great relief and bridging these differences will take time." The Queen also talked about poeple fleeing abroad to aid people who have been in the war as well as those who tried to help the victims of Ebola virus.
"For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the prince of peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A role model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance and healing. Christ's example has taught me to seek to respect and value all people, of whatever faith or none. Sometimes it seems that reconciliation stands little chance in the face of war and discord. But, as the Christmas truce a century ago reminds us, peace and goodwill have lasting power in the hearts of men and women," the Queen said.
She then pointed out that hope can still be found as she greeted everyone a very happy Christmas.