muddier and muddier. it looks like chaos, doesn't it? it's just really, really shocking, and it's really sad that anybody has to live like that. we can't go back. in my country, there is a very dangerous guy. that is why we live here. here is safe. i know it is not a good life, but we are safe. seeing the living conditions and the desperation, yeah, things were shocking, but it was also really quite, quite nice to have that opportunity to talk to them. the headlines: queen has paid tribute to how the people of manchester and london have dealt with the terror attacks this year, in her christmas day broadcast. meghan markle has made herfirst public appearance with the royal

family as she attended the traditional christmas day service at the church on the queen's sandringham estate in norfolk. in his christmas blessing, pope francis calls for a negotiated solution to end the conflict between israel and the palestinians. the queen has paid tribute to the people of london and manchester in her christmas speech, after terror attacks in both cities this year. she also spoke of the awfulness of the grenfell tower fire, which claimed the lives of at least 71 people. earlier her speech was broadcast on bbc one, and for those of you who missed it, here it is again in full. # god save our gracious queen # long live our noble queen # god save the queen # send her victorious # happy and glorious

# long to reign over us # god save the queen. # 60 years ago today, a young woman spoke about the speed of technological change. she presented the first television broadcast of its kind. she described the moment as a landmark. television has made it possible for many of you to see me in your homes on christmas day. my own family often gather round to watch television, as they are at this moment, and that is how i imagine you now. six decades on, the presenter has evolved somewhat, as has the technology she described.

back then, who could've imagined that people would one day be watching this on laptops and mobile phones, as some of you are today. but i'm also struck by something that hasn't changed. that, whatever the technology, many of you will be watching this at home. 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 12 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. so you'd come specially for the concert, had you? yeah. mm-hm. it was a birthday present. 0h, was it? oh, right. very scary. very wicked. mmm. and to target that sort of thing, you know. yeah. yeah, it's awful, but hopefully they'll mend. yes. we'll get better. it's very interesting how everybody has united, haven't they, here? well, it's been amazing, really. mmm. 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 togetherjust days later for a benefit concert. it was a powerful reclaiming of the ground, and of the city those young people call home. we expect our homes to be a place of safety, sanctuary even, which makes it all the more shocking when the comfort they provide is shattered. a few weeks ago, the prince of wales visited the caribbean in the aftermath of hurricanes that destroyed entire communities. and here in london, who can forget the sheer awfulness of the grenfell tower fire? 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. reflecting on these events makes me grateful for the blessings of home and family, and in particular for 70 years of marriage. i don't know that anyone had invented the term "platinum" for a 70th wedding anniversary when i was born. you weren't expected to be around that long. even prince philip has decided it's time to slow down a little, having, as he economically put it, "done his bit". but i know his support and unique sense of humour will remain as strong as ever, as we enjoy spending time this christmas with our family and look forward to welcoming new members into it next year. in 2018, i will open my home to a different type of family —

the leaders of the 52 nations of the commonwealth, as they gather in the uk fora summit. the commonwealth has an inspiring way of bringing people together, be it through the commonwealth games — which begin in a few months‘ time on australia's gold coast — or through bodies like the commonwealth youth orchestra & choir, a reminder of how truly vibrant this international family is. 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 ofjesus christ whose only sanctuary was a stable in bethlehem. he knew rejection, hardship and persecution,

and yet it isjesus christ's generous love and example which has inspired me through good times and bad. whatever your own experiences this year, wherever and however you are watching, i wish you a peaceful and very happy christmas. # it came upon the midnight clear # that glorious song of old # from angels bending near the earth # to touch their harps of gold # peace on the earth

# goodwill to men # from heaven's all gracious king # the world in solemn stillness lay # to hear the angels sing # for lo, the days are hastening on # by prophet bards foretold # when, with the ever—circling years

# comes round the age of gold # when peace shall over all the earth # its ancient splendours fling # and the whole world give back the song # which now the angels sing. # heather menzies—urich, who played louisa von trapp in the sound of music, has died aged 68. she was diagnosed with brain cancerfour weeks ago and died on christmas eve. born heather menzies in toronto, she was 15 when the musical film was released in 1965. it went on to win 10 0scars, including best picture. the case of a british woman who appeared in court today accused

of smuggling drugs into egypt has been adjourned. laura plummer‘s sister says the hearing has been put back 2a hours after the defendant became visibly upset. the 33—year—old shop worker from hull was arrested in october when she was found with 290 tramadol tablets in her suitcase. the painkiller is legal in the uk, but not in egypt. christmas is of course marked in many different ways around the world. funnily enough, many celebrations seem to involve water. take a look. it's a bit like english weather here at the moment,

but we're just delighted to be here. lovely people, lovely atmosphere. i'm afraid we've got silly hats on, but that's part of the deal. well, obviously, tea is incredibly british. merry christmas and a happy new year. cheering. colderair

colder air spreading south, behind a band of school you rain, moving east, lingering wet weather in the colderair in east, lingering wet weather in the colder air in scotland producing some sleet and snow, particularly parts of the southeast, relatively low levels as we go on through the night, two parts of north—east england as boxing day begins, temperatures dropping, watch out for icy patches. sleet and snow petering out. during the day. and elsewhere, wintry showers, frequent, running into northern scotland, many of us having a colder but sunny day compared with recent days. another spell of wet windy weather heading to south—east england, and some of that rain will be heavy as it pushes north into colder air, could well see so for parts of wales and the midlands going through boxing day evening, if you have travel plans, keep a close eye on the forecast. that is it for 110w. headlines: the queen has paid

tribute to how the people of manchester and london dealt with this year ‘s terror attacks, in her christmas day broadcast she mentioned meeting the manchester attack survivors in hospital. i describe that hospital visit as a privilege, because the patients i met were an example to us all, showing extraordinary bravery and resilience. meghan markle has made her first public appearance with the royal family, as she attended the traditional christmas day service at the church on the queen's sandringham estate in norfolk. pope francis has renewed his call for peace in the middle east. in his traditional christmas address, he urged israel and the palestinians to continue to work towards a peaceful two—state solution. now on bbc news, sir bruce forsyth, sir roger moore, glenn campbell and john noakes —

just a few of those who left us this year, and whose lives are celebrated in review 2017: we remember. # deep down in louisiana close to new 0rlea ns # way back up in the woods among the evergreens # there stood a log cabin made of earth and wood # where lived a country boy named johnny b goode... # 0h, maybelline. .. half of the young people go to school so that's why i wrote about school, i wrote about cars and most of all the people, if they're not now, they'll soon be in love. # it's a jumping little record i want myjockey to play # roll over, beethoven, i got to hear it again today #.