The British Queen has joked about being a grandmother in her Christmas Day message, saying family events like weddings and births have kept her “well occupied” this year. And she thanked members of the British armed forces, many of whom will be deployed overseas at Christmas, for their efforts. Queen Elizabeth II has had a memorable 2018, with two of her grandchildren – the Duke of Cambridge and Zara Tindall – welcoming new additions to their families. One of the family highlights of the year for the British Queen was the birth of her great-grandson Prince Louis, third child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)Granddaughter Princess Eugenie wed long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank. The British Queen hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London in April and she noted that eight states attended the first such gathering in 1948 and were welcomed by her father.

Source: Irish Examiner December 25, 2018 15:33 UTC