few days ago, the queen spoke of the importance of pausing occasionally to take stock. >> we all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. >> reporter: she looked back across 60 years. >> i myself had cause to reflect this year at westminster abbey often my on my own pledge of service made in that church oncor row nation day 60 years earlier. >> reporter: after reflecting on the past and the many changes that have occurred since she came to the thrown a nudge toward the future. prince charles was shown deputizing for the queen and then the birth of the third in line to the throne. >> here at home, my own family is a little larger this christmas. the arrival of a baby gives everyone the chance to contemplate the future with renewed happiness and hope after the christening we gathered for the traditional photograph.