The Queen talks of the 'renewed happiness and hope' brought by her great-grandson, Prince George, in this year's Christmas message.
The 83-year-old monarch said the arrival of a baby gives people 'the chance to contemplate the future,' and offers viewers a rare glimpse into royal life with previously unseen footage of his christening day.
Addressing the nation from the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty emphasises the importance of reflection as the year draws to an end.
'We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection,' she says in the speech that was recorded earlier this month.
Dressed in the canary yellow gown she wore to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011, Her Majesty tells viewers: 'With so many distractions, it's easy to forget to pause and take stock.'
Her Majesty wears the diamond, ruby and sapphire brooch that was given to her by her parents to celebrate the birth of Prince Charles in 1948, for the message which is delivered in front of a glistening Christmas tree.
Previously unseen footage of Prince George's christening day (pictured) will be shown in the 3pm broadcast on BBC
This photoshoot that took place at Clarence House marked the first occasion that the monarch and three direct heirs to the throne were pictured together since 1894
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