双语视频 | 2016年英国女王圣诞致辞，快来感受史上最高贵的英式口音（附演讲稿）
昨天，英国女王奶奶发表了一年一度的圣诞讲话，这次讲话的主题是 'inspiration'，她赞扬了为国争光的奥运健儿，拯救生命的急救人员，还有在平凡岗位默默奉献的无名英雄！“不是所有人都能做出伟大的事，但我们可以带着伟大的爱，做好力所能及的小事！”
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每年圣诞节，英国女王都会发表圣诞演讲。
The tradition began in 1932 with a radio broadcast by King George V on the British Broadcasting Corporation's Empire Service.
从1952年开始，圣诞演讲就由英国女王伊丽莎白二世来发表了。
Since 1952, the message has been read by Elizabeth II; today it is broadcast on television, radio, and the Internet via various providers.
关于圣诞演讲的一些传统：
1
下午3点。
女王的圣诞演讲通常会在英国时间下午3点播出。
According to Dailymail.co.uk, "The fixed time of 3pm was chosen then because it was the best time to reach most of the countries in the British Empire."
2
64年63个圣诞演讲。
1969年女王没有在电视上发表圣诞演讲。因为那一年女王觉得皇室在电视上出现的太多了。
This was because a special documentary film - 'Royal Family' - had been made during the summer in connection with the Investiture of The Prince of Wales. It was therefore decided not to do a broadcast at Christmas, but The Queen issued a written message instead.
3
BBC创始人提供灵感。
圣诞演讲这个主意，最早是由BBC的创始人提出的。
The idea for a Royal Christmas speech was first suggested by Sir John Reith – founder of the BBC.
There was a time when British Olympic medal winners became household names because there were so few of them. But the 67 medals at this year’s Games in Rio and 147 at the Paralympics meant that the GB medallists’ reception at Buckingham Palace was a crowded and happy event. Throughout the Commonwealth, there were equally joyful celebrations. Grenada, the Bahamas, Jamaica and New Zealand won more medals per head of population than any other countries.
Many of this year’s winners spoke of being inspired by athletes of previous generations. Inspiration fed their aspiration; and having discovered abilities they scarcely knew they had, these athletes are now inspiring others.
A few months ago, I saw inspiration of a different kind when I opened the new Cambridge base of the East Anglian Air Ambulance, where Prince William works as a helicopter pilot. It was not hard to be moved by the dedication of the highly skilled doctors, paramedics and crew, who are called-out on average five times a day.
But to be inspirational, you don’t have to save lives or win medals. I often draw strength from meeting ordinary people doing extraordinary things: volunteers, carers, community organisers and good neighbours; unsung heroes whose quiet dedication makes them special.
They are an inspiration to those who know them, and their lives frequently embody a truth expressed by Mother Teresa, from this year Saint Teresa of Calcutta. She once said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
This has been the experience of two remarkable organisations, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the Prince’s Trust, which are sixty and forty years old this year. These started as small initiatives, but have grown beyond any expectations, and continue to transform young people’s lives.
To mark my 90th birthday, volunteers and supporters of the six hundred charities of which I have been patron came to a lunch in The Mall. Many of these organisations are modest in size, but inspire me with the work they do. From giving friendship and support to our veterans, the elderly or the bereaved; to championing music and dance; providing animal welfare; or protecting our fields and forests, their selfless devotion and generosity of spirit is an example to us all.
When people face a challenge, they sometimes talk about taking a deep breath to find courage or strength. In fact, the word ‘inspire’ literally means ‘to breathe in’. But even with the inspiration of others, it’s understandable that we sometimes think the world’s problems are so big that we can do little to help. On our own, we cannot end wars or wipe out injustice, but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine.
At Christmas, our attention is drawn to the birth of a baby some two thousand years ago. It was the humblest of beginnings, and his parents, Joseph and Mary, did not think they were important.
Jesus Christ lived obscurely for most of his life, and never travelled far. He was maligned and rejected by many, though he had done no wrong. And yet, billions of people now follow his teaching and find in him the guiding light for their lives. I am one of them because Christ’s example helps me see the value of doing small things with great love, whoever does them and whatever they themselves believe.
The message of Christmas reminds us that inspiration is a gift to be given as well as received, and that love begins small but always grows.
I wish you all a very happy Christmas.
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