CHRISTMAS SPEECH FROM UK QUEEN'S

Queen's speech: The Queen will say she has been 'deeply touched' by the 'selflessness' of medical staff fighting Ebola in her traditional Christmas message, as she pays tribute to the Tower of London poppies

 Visit: The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh visited Blood Swept Lands And Seas Of Red in October, and walked through the art installation created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins

Memorial: Some 888,246 poppies were planted in the moat at the Tower, one for each British and Colonial death during the conflict

Poignant: The Queen will also discuss the ceramic poppy display at the Tower of London, describing how she felt while walking through the installation. 'For every poppy, a life; and a reminder of the grief of loved ones left behind,' she says

The Queen will say she has been 'deeply touched' by the 'selflessness' of medical staff fighting Ebola in her traditional Christmas message, and will pay tribute to the Tower of London poppies.

The UK is one of a number of nations that has seen its doctors and nurses volunteer to help countries such as Sierra Leone in West Africa combat the epidemic.

Today, in her annual address to the nation, the Queen will praise medics fighting the epidemic, as well as those working to provide humanitarian relief in warzones.

CREDIT: DAILY MAILY