Britain 's Queen Elizabeth II was giving her Christmas Day speech . Comment: ` People are touched by events which have their roots far across the world -- whether it is the global economy or violence in a distant land , the effects can be keenly felt at home . '' Economic , political crises sweeping globe impacted on celebrations . She encouraged Britons to look for happiness and courage through helping others . Message was recorded from her Buckingham Palace residence .
Britain 's Queen Elizabeth II was giving her Christmas Day speech . Comment: Economic , political crises sweeping globe impacted on celebrations . She encouraged Britons to look for happiness and courage through helping others . Message was recorded from her Buckingham Palace residence .