Queens speech is a YouTube hit
Figures have revealed that more than 472,174 have logged on to YouTube to watch the Queen’s speech.
The clip attracted thousands to the video sharing site in what marked the first time the Royal had relayed her famous Christmas Day address over the internet.
It was shown on the Queen’s recently launched Royal Channel which allowed visitors to watch the 81-year-old’s speech at 3pm on Christmas Day as well as previous footage of the Royal family, including the first message to the nation 50 years ago.
Back then, the Queen was hoping to broadcast her annual speech on the television, saying: "I very much hope that this new medium will make my Christmas message more personal and direct.
"That it is possible for you to see me today is just another example of the speed at which things are changing all around us."
The Christmas day speech was accompanied by previously-unseen footage of the Royal Family celebrating the 60th anniversary of Elizabeth’s reign.
