As tradition that began in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II delivered her annual Christmas speech that broadcasted across the world on Dec 25.
The Queen discussed family, friendship, faith and the importance of respect for one another in her brief monologue – a typical script to be expected from the monarch.
However, Her Majesty’s positive message was lost to some degree due to the very lavish gold piano in the background.
Twitter users thought it was rather awkward that the leader of one of the richest families in the world thought it was appropriate to preach about respect and mutual understanding while surrounded by identifiers of extreme wealth – including one very extra musical instrument.
It’s safe to say that Twitter was pissed:
Queen reminds us that poor people are having it tough as she sits in a room with a gold piano pic.twitter.com/GecohDQ8Zi
— Janey Godley (@JaneyGodley) December 25, 2018
Ah the Queen's message. I love getting yelled at by an old publicly-funded billionaire with a gold piano that we should all be happier and less angry
— Josh (@joshwlkr) December 25, 2018
Hundreds of thousands of people are visiting food banks because they can’t afford to eat and 1 in 200 people are homeless. But it’s all good, cause the Queen is here to tell us to be nice in front of her golden bloody piano. 🤦♂️ https://t.co/yBxnVF4nMc
— Jessica Barnard (@CllrJessBarnard) December 25, 2018
Dear subjects. Look at all the gold shit I have. My table is glazed with the tears of the poor.#QueensMessage #QueensSpeech pic.twitter.com/CY9y50qXcG
— Mr Paul Dunphy MBE (@mrpauldunphy) December 25, 2018
Children are dying all over the World because there isn’t funding for vaccinations or even simple food supplies. To know that, and have to endure the Queens come together speech, in front of a gold piano, is sickening. Words will never fully express my disgust. #QueensSpeech
— John Hughes (@JohnBongoHughes) December 26, 2018
However, some users thought the backlash was unnecessary and are here to say, “God save the Queen!”
look personally I love the Queen’s gold piano, is she supposed to stage a fake room for her Christmas address with IKEA furniture in it? she’s the Queen
— Nicole Cliffe (@Nicole_Cliffe) December 26, 2018
Anyone moaning about the queens speech today and her wealth can fuck right off! Part of our tradition and heritage. If you don’t like it go live somewhere else! God save the queen and happy Christmas 😉🎅🏻👸🏻🇬🇧😘
— CockneyGooner (@TheGunnerDuke) December 25, 2018
Watch her full Christmas address below:
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