英國女王2013聖誕致辭

編輯點評：英國女王伊麗莎白二世在一年一度的聖誕節講話中強調反思的重要性。女王表示在人生混亂的時候，有必要在發生大事的時候“停下來想一想”。同時，還公開了英國女王與三位皇位直接繼承人的合影。

The Queen talks of the 'renewed happiness and hope' brought by hergreat-grandson, Prince George, in this year's Christmas message。

在今年的聖誕致辭中，英國女王伊麗莎白二世談到了重孫喬治王子降生所帶來的幸福與希望。

The 83-year-old monarch said the arrival of a baby gives people 'the chanceto contemplate the future,' and offers viewers a rare glimpse into royal lifewith previously unseen footage of his christening day。

現年83歲的女王在致辭中說，小王子的降生讓人們能懷抱着幸福與希望思考未來，並讓人們有一睹皇室生活的機會，而在過去，人們是看不到小王子受洗的畫面的。

Addressing the nation from the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, HerMajesty emphasises the importance of reflection as the year draws to an end。

女王在白金漢宮的藍色會客廳裏向全國發表了致辭。在致辭中，女王強調，隨着一年又要接近尾聲，反思是非常重要的。

'We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection,' shesays in the speech that was recorded earlier this month。

“我們都需要在行動與反思之間保持平衡。”女王在本月初錄製的演講中說道。

Dressed in the canary yellow gown she wore to the wedding of Prince Williamand Kate Middleton in April 2011, Her Majesty tells viewers: 'With so manydistractions, it's easy to forget to pause and take stock.'

致辭中，女王身着曾在2011年4月參加威廉王子婚禮時所穿的淡黃色禮服，對全世界觀衆說：“紛繁的世界很容易讓人忘記要停下來好好想一想做過的事情。”

Her Majesty wears the diamond, ruby and sapphire brooch that was given toher by her parents to celebrate the birth of Prince Charles in 1948, for themessage which is delivered in front of a glistening Christmas tree。

女王在胸口佩戴了由鑽石、紅寶石、藍寶石鑲嵌的胸針，那是1948年女王母親爲慶祝查爾斯王子誕生而送給她的禮物。在女王身後的是閃閃發光的聖誕樹。

During speech that will be broadcast on BBC, previously unseen footage ofthe historic photoshoot that took place at Clarence House to commemorate PrinceGeorge's christening。

在BBC即將播出的講話中，人們還能看到此前未正式發佈的有關喬治王子在克拉倫斯宮受洗的歷史性照片的片段。

The photograph, taken in October after the service at the Chapel Royal inSt James's Palace, marked the first occasion the reigning monarch and threedirect heirs to the throne had been pictured together since 1894.這張照片是十月份王子受洗儀式之後在聖詹姆斯宮的皇家禮拜堂拍攝的，照片也成爲自1894年以來在位君主與三位王位直接繼承人的首次合影。　　Thephotograph, taken in October after the service at the Chapel Royal in St James'sPalace, marked the first occasion the reigning monarch and three direct heirs tothe throne had been pictured together since 1894.這張照片是十月份王子受洗儀式之後在聖詹姆斯宮的皇家禮拜堂拍攝的，照片也成爲自1894年以來在位君主與三位王位直接繼承人的首次合影。

A framed print of the photograph is perched on a nearby table, with blackand white images of the Queen's late parents, King George VI and the QueenMother。

這張相片被放進相框擺放在旁邊的桌子上，旁邊還有女王已故雙親(英王喬治六世和王后)的黑白相片。

英國女王伊麗莎白二世在一年一度的聖誕節講話中強調反思的重要性。女王表示在人生混亂的時候，有必要在發生大事的時候“停下來想一想”。同時，還公開了英國女王與三位皇位直接繼承人的合影。　　英國女王伊麗莎白二世在一年一度的聖誕節講話中強調反思的重要性。女王表示在人生混亂的時候，有必要在發生大事的時候“停下來想一想”。同時，還公開了英國女王與三位皇位直接繼承人的合影。

英國女王2013年聖誕致辭完整文本：

I once knew someone who spent a year in a plaster cast recovering from anoperation on his back. He read a lot and thought a lot and felt miserable。

Later he realized this time of forced retreat from the world had helped himto understand the world more clearly。

We all need to get the balance right, between action and reflection. Withso many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock。

Be it through contemplation, prayer or even keeping a diary, many havefound the practice of quiet personal reflection surprisingly rewarding, evendiscovering greater spiritual depth to their lives。

Reflection can take many forms. When families and friends come together atChristmas, it's often a time for happy memories and reminiscing. Our thoughtsare with those we have loved who are no longer with us. We also remember thosewho through doing their duty cannot be at home for Christmas, such as workers inessential or emergency services。

And especially at this time of year, we think of the men and women servingoverseas in our armed forces. We are forever grateful to all those who putthemselves at risk to keep us safe。

Service and duty are not just the guiding principles of yesteryear. Theyhave an enduring value which spans the generations。

I myself had cause to reflect this year, at Westminster Abbey, on my ownpledge of service made in that great church on Coronation Day 60 yearsearlier。

The anniversary reminded me of the remarkable changes that have occurredsince the coronation, many of them for the better. And of the things that haveremained constant, such as the importance of family, friendship and goodneighbourliness。

But reflection is not just about looking back. I and many others arelooking forward to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year。

The baton relay left London in October and is now on the other side of theworld on its way across 70 nations and territories before arriving in Scotlandnext summer. Its journey is a reminder that the Commonwealth can offer us afresh view of life。

My son Charles summed this up at the recent meeting in Sri Lanka. He spokeof the Commonwealth's family ties that are a source of encouragement tomany。

Like any family, there can be differences of opinion. But however stronglythey're expressed, they are held within the common bond of friendship and sharedexperiences。

Here at home, my own family is a little larger this Christmas. As so manyof you will know, the arrival of a baby gives everyone the chance to contemplatethe future with renewed happiness and hope。

For the new parents, life will never be quite the same again. As with allwho are christened, George was baptized into a joyful faith of Christian dutyand service。

After the christening we gathered for the traditional photograph. It was ahappy occasion, bringing together four generations。

In the year ahead, I hope you will have time to pause for moments of quietreflection. As the man in the plaster cast discovered, the results can sometimesbe surprising. For Christians, as for all people of faith, reflection,meditation and prayer help us to renew ourselves in God's love as we strivedaily to become better people。

The Christmas message shows us that this love is for everyone. There is noone beyond its reach。

On the first Christmas in the fields above Bethlehem, as they sat in thecold of night watching their resting sheep, the local shepherds must have had noshortage of time for reflection。

Suddenly all this was to change. These humble shepherds were the first tohear and ponder the wondrous news of the birth of Christ. The first Noel, thejoy of which we celebrate today。

I wish you all a very happy Christmas。