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In a blog post announcing the latest addition to Alexa, which is also used in smart clocks, microwaves and some in-car infotainment systems, Amazon said: With many families and friends experiencing an altogether different Christmas this year, The Queen’s words of encouragement will be needed more than ever.
While Eric King, Director of Alexa Europe, said: After a challenging year, millions of people from across the Commonwealth will be eagerly awaiting Her Majesty the Queen’s message on Christmas Day. By creating this world-first innovation, just as we did in 2012 with the release of The Queen’s Christmas Speech on Kindle, we hope that even more people will be able to enjoy the uplifting words of Her Majesty. This really is one for the history books and showcases just how far technology has advanced since the very first speech was delivered back in 1932 .
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London: Queen Elizabeth’s annual Christmas Day message will be available for Amazon Alexa owners to hear from the comfort of their own homes.
On Saturday, Amazon announced a world-first revealing that this year the Queen’s festive address will be available to listen to via Alexa devices.
To listen to the Queen’s speech, Alexa device owners just need to ask, “Alexa, play The Queen’s Christmas Day Message” or “Alexa, play Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas Day Message”.
If you ask your Alexa device this from 3pm GMT on Christmas Day, the official audio recording of the speech will play in full.
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