UK: QUEEN’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE INCLUDES HORRORS OF JIHAD TERROR ATTACKS IN LONDON & MANCHESTER

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The usually non-political, ceremonial Queen Elizabeth reflected on
the jihad attacks in London and Manchester this year, without naming
their perpetrators. She stated in her Christmas speech:

This Christmas, I think of London and Manchester, whose
powerful identities shone through over the past twelve months in the
face of appalling attacks

In June 2016, Queen Elizabeth also uncharacteristically commented
about Brexit, stating that courts that protect jihad preachers
“denigrate” Britain. She asked her dinner guests to give her three good
reasons why the UK should remain inside the European Union (EU).

If the jihad problem played a role in the Queen’s support for Brexit,
then there is a problem, as Prime Minister Theresa May is in sync with
most European leaders. May has shown no leadership, as she continues to
fail Brits in her pandering to Muslims. Britain also currently has over
85 Sharia courts operating independently of the British legal system.

“Queen’s Christmas Address Reflects on Horrors of Radical Islamic Terrorism in 2017”, by Raheem Kassam, Breitbart, December 25, 2017:

Her Majesty The Queen has delivered her regular Christmas
address to the United Kingdom and her Commonwealth allies, reflecting
on the radical Islamic terrorism that tore through London and Manchester
this year.

Speaking from Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty began by reflecting on
her own past 60 years of delivering speeches to the nation at Christmas,
and the technological advancements she has witnessed since.

Pivoting to the terrorist atrocities of this year, Her Majesty said:

We think of our homes as places of warmth, familiarity and love; of
shared stories and memories, which is perhaps why at this time of year
so many return to where they grew up. There is a timeless simplicity to
the pull of home.

For many, the idea of “home” reaches beyond a physical building – to a home town or city.

This Christmas, I think of London and Manchester, whose powerful
identities shone through over the past twelve months in the face of
appalling attacks. In Manchester, those targeted included children who
had gone to see their favourite singer. A few days after the bombing, I
had the privilege of meeting some of the young survivors and their
parents.

I describe that hospital visit as a “privilege” because the patients I
met were an example to us all, showing extraordinary bravery and
resilience. Indeed, many of those who survived the attack came together
just days later for a benefit concert. It was a powerful reclaiming of
the ground, and of the city those young people call home.

The British Monarch — who has now reigned for 65 years — also made
reference to the Grenfell fire which ripped through a tower block in
West London this year, killing 71 people.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who died and those who
lost so much; and we are indebted to members of the emergency services
who risked their own lives, this past year, saving others. Many of them,
of course, will not be at home today because they are working, to
protect us.

Penultimately, Her Majesty reiterated that her husband Prince Phillip
would be slowing down a bit in terms of public events, as she
approaches her 92nd birthday.

Finally, Her Majesty stated of Christmas, and the life of Jesus Christ:

Today we celebrate Christmas, which itself is sometimes described as a
festival of the home. Families travel long distances to be together.
Volunteers and charities, as well as many churches, arrange meals for
the homeless and those who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. We
remember the birth of Jesus Christ whose only sanctuary was a stable in
Bethlehem…..