Queen's Christmas message
The Queen said she had been "humbled" by the huge crowds who celebrated her Jubilee year in her Christmas Day message, which was filmed in 3D for the first time.
William, Kate and Harry absent from Royal gathering
Christmas celebrations will have a different feel for the Royal Family today with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry absent from the traditional Sandringham festivities.
Prince William and his pregnant wife are instead spending the day with the Middletons in Bucklebury in Berkshire. Prince Harry is serving as an Apache pilot in Afghanistan.
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The Queen's Christmas message
The Queen's Christmas Day message, filmed in 3D for the first time, focuses on "service, achievement and the spirit of togetherness."
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Queen's 3D message praises 'inspiration' of the Olympics
The Queen will use her Christmas Day message to pay tribute to the nation's athletes for delivering a "splendid summer of sport".