British Queen makes rare speech to lift nation's spirits amid coronavirus pandemic

A TV broadcasting British Queen Elizabeth II's address is seen in London, Britain, on April 5, 2020. British Queen Elizabeth II, in a rare broadcast Sunday night, spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic and her hope that people will take pride in how they responded to the crisis. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

A girl watches British Queen Elizabeth II's address on TV in London, Britain, on April 5, 2020. British Queen Elizabeth II, in a rare broadcast Sunday night, spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic and her hope that people will take pride in how they responded to the crisis. (Xinhua/Han Yan)