The Queen's 2012 Christmas Speech in English and Chinese

With Christmas just around the corner, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II delivered her traditional Christmas speech on the 25th, which was recorded and broadcast on TV in 3D for the first time this year. In her speech, the Queen praised the selflessness of the volunteers at the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This past year has been one of great celebration for many. The enthusiasm which greeted the Diamond Jubilee was, of course, especially memorable for me and my family.

This past year has been one of great celebration for many. The enthusiastic celebration of the 60th Diamond Jubilee of the accession was, of course, especially memorable for me and my family.

It was humbling that so many chose to mark the anniversary of a duty which passed to me 60 years ago. People of all ages took the trouble to take part in People of all ages took the trouble to take part in various ways and in many nations. But perhaps the most striking of all was to witness the strength of fellowship and friendship among those who had gathered on these occasions.

I was horrified that so many people chose to celebrate the 60th anniversary of my succession to the Queen. People of all nationalities and ages have gone out of their way to join in the celebrations in a variety of ways. What is most impressive, however, is to see the strength of friendship in the people who come together on these occasions.

Prince Philip and I were joined by our family on the River Thames as we paid tribute to those who have shaped the United Kingdom's past and future as a maritime nation, and welcomed a wonderful array of craft, large and small, from across the Commonwealth.

Prince Philip and I were joined by our family on the River Thames as we paid tribute to those who have shaped the United Kingdom's past and future as a maritime nation, and welcomed a wonderful array of craft, large and small, from across the Commonwealth. Kingdom's history and future, and who have made this country a great maritime power, and also welcomed the fine fleet of ships, large and small, from across the Commonwealth.

On the barges and the bridges and the banks of the river there were people who had taken their places to cheer through the mist, undaunted by the rain. That day there was a tremendous sense of common determination to celebrate, triumphing over the elements.

On the barges and the bridges and the banks of the river there were people who had taken their places to cheer through the mist, undaunted by the rain. On that day, people celebrated with a ****** and a strong determination that triumphed over the other elements that got in the way.

That same spirit was also in evidence from the moment the Olympic flame arrived on these shores. The flame itself drew hundreds and thousands of people on its journey around the British Isles. The flame itself drew hundreds and thousands of people on its journey around the British Isles, and was carried by every kind of deserving individual, many nominated for their own extraordinary service. .

The same spirit was evident as the Olympic flame reached across Britain. The flame attracted hundreds of people from all over the British Isles, and was carried by every kind of deserving individual from every walk of life, many nominated for their own extraordinary service.

As London hosted a splendid summer of sport, all those who saw the achievement and courage at the Olympic and Paralympic Games were further inspired by the skill, dedication, training and teamwork of our athletes. In pursuing their own sporting goals, they gave the rest of us the opportunity to share something of the excitement and drama.

This summer London hosted an unprecedented sporting event. Seeing the achievements and courage of the athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic competitions, people were also moved by the athletic skill, dedication, hard work and team spirit of our athletes. As the athletes pursued their sporting goals, it gave those of us not on the field the opportunity to share in the excitement, and the ups and downs of the games.

We were reminded, too, that the success of these great festivals depended to an enormous degree upon the dedication and effort of an army of Those public-spirited people came forward in the great tradition of all those who devote themselves to keeping others safe, supported and comforted.

We will also never forget that these events were made possible to an enormous degree upon the dedication and effort of an army of volunteers. These men and women are dedicated to the public and maintain a great tradition of giving of themselves to keep others safe, supported, and comforted.

For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first. Those serving in our armed forces, in our emergency services and in our hospitals, whose lives are so important to us, are the ones who make it happen. Those serving in our armed forces, in our emergency services and in our hospitals, whose sense of duty takes them away from family and friends, will be missing those they love.

For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. Yet others put service to their country first. They serve in our armed forces, provide emergency services to people, and others work in hospitals. The sense of duty takes them away from their family and friends, and at Christmas, they miss their loved ones.

And those who have lost loved ones may find this day especially full of memories. That's why it's important at this time of year to reach out beyond

And those who have lost loved ones may find this day especially full of memories. That's why it's important at this time of year to reach out beyond our familiar relationships to think of those who are on their own.

And those who have lost loved ones may find this day especially full of memories. So it's also important to reach out beyond our familiar relationships to think of those who are on their own at this time of year.

At Christmas I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and a dutiful father A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds and visitors from afar. From that day on he has inspired people to commit themselves to the best interests of others.

I am always surprised at Christmas to find that the spirit of solidarity is also at the heart of the Christmas story. Young mothers and responsible fathers join their children, as well as poor shepherds and visitors from afar, bringing gifts to the Son of God. From that day on, the Son of God encouraged people to do good to others.

This is the time of year when we remember that God sent his only son 'to serve, not to be served'. He restored love and service to the center of our lives in the person of Jesus Christ.

This is the time of year when we remember that God sent his only son 'to serve, not to be served'. He re-established love and devotion at the center of our lives in the name of Jesus Christ.

It is my prayer this Christmas Day that His example and teaching will continue to bring people together to give the best of themselves in the service of others.

It is my prayer this Christmas Day that His example and teaching will continue to bring people together to give the best of themselves in the service of others.

The carol, In The Bleak Midwinter, ends by asking a question of all of us who know the Christmas story, of how God gave himself to us in humble service:. 'What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; if I were a wise man, I would do my part'. The carol gives the answer 'Yet what I can I give him - give my heart'.

The carol "Bleak Winter" asks us at the end of the song, who knows the Christmas story of God's humble service to us: "What can I give him, so ordinary? If I were a shepherd, I would bring him a sheep; if I were a wise man, I would give my wisdom". The hymn gives the answer "But at this time, all I can give him is my heart."

I wish you all a very happy Christmas.