London (CNN) Queen Elizabeth II paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester terror attack and the Grenfell Tower fire in London during her annual Christmas Day message Monday. Queen Elizabeth II speaks to Millie Robson, 15, and her mother, Marie, during a hospital visit to meet victims of the terror attack in Manchester. Greater Manchester Police tweeted that emergency services were "responding to (a) serious incident at Manchester Arena. Greater Manchester Police tweeted that emergency services were "responding to (a) serious incident at Manchester Arena. JUST WATCHED Queen, Prince Phillip mark 70th anniversary Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Queen, Prince Phillip mark 70th anniversary 00:48She said that events of the past year made her "grateful for the blessings of home and family, and in particular for 70 years of marriage."

Source: CNN December 25, 2017 15:33 UTC