Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

The Queen's Christmas Day Speech Was Upstaged By An Ornate Gold Piano Behind Her 😼

The Queen's Christmas Day Speech Was Upstaged By An Ornate Gold Piano Behind Her 😼
YouTube: Guardian News. Twitter: @SER1897

Queen Elizabeth II took to the airways to deliver her annual Christmas message to the people of Great Britain.

It is something she has been doing since 1957.


This year she focused her message on respect and kindness, saying in part:

"Even with the most deeply held differences, treating the other person with respect and as a fellow human being is always a good first step towards greater understanding."
"Even the power of faith which frequently inspires great generosity and self-sacrifice can fall victim to tribalism. But through the many changes I have seen over the years: faith, family, and friendship have been not only a constant for me, but a source of personal comfort and reassurance."

Watch her speech here.

The Queen's speech 2018www.youtube.com

However some folks on Twitter had a hard time pulling their focus off the gold piano in the corner to hear what the Queen was saying.



But it seems far more commoners like their Queen just as she is.







Some folks felt the Royal Family bring in more than they take.



And then someone took the time to look up the history of the piano and gave us this:

Now back to that message of kindness and respect.

More from

​Taylor Dearden; Alanis Morissette
The Tonight Show/X; Matt Winkelmeyer/FIREAID/Getty Images

'The Pitt' Star Opens Up About Being Told She's A 'Terrible Singer'—And Alanis Morissette Weighed In With The Perfect Tweet

Already renewed for season three, The Pitt has become a popular series about the struggles faced by public healthcare workers, this crew specifically in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In a hilarious turn of events at the end of season two, actors Taylor Dearden (Dr. Melissa 'Mel' King on the show) and Isa Briones (Dr. Santos on the show) decided to blow off some steam by performing an unhinged, "scream therapy" edition of Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know" while most of their coworkers watched.

Keep ReadingShow less
LeBron James
Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Video Of LeBron James Covering Himself With A Towel Before Hugging His Daughter After Game Has Fans Melting

Fans are swooning over a sweet moment between LA Lakers star LeBron James and his 11-year-old daughter Zhuri.

James had a lot to celebrate after a recent playoff game against the Houston Rockets in which he led his team to a 107-98 triumph

Keep ReadingShow less
Donald Trump
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

Trump Just Gloated About His Intellect With A Truly Narcissistic Description Of Himself—And Critics Pounced

President Donald Trump was criticized for his latest narcissistic display, describing himself as an "extraordinarily brilliant person" while complaining about a successful redistricting effort in Virginia that bodes well for Democrats in this year's midterm elections.

The new lines would shift the state’s congressional balance from a current 6–5 Democratic edge to a projected 10–1 advantage, with only one Republican-leaning district in the conservative southwest.

Keep ReadingShow less
Gavin Newsom; Laura Ingraham
Steve Jennings/Getty Images; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Gavin Newsom Perfectly Trolls Laura Ingraham After She Warns That Virginia Is 'The New California'

After Virginia voted to approve a redistricting plan that benefits Democrats, Gavin Newsom mocked Fox News personality Laura Ingraham for calling the state "the new California" in remarks on X.

The new lines would shift Virginia's congressional balance from a current 6–5 Democratic edge to a projected 10–1 advantage, with only one Republican-leaning district in the conservative southwest.

Keep ReadingShow less
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

AOC Expertly Mocks Republicans Who Are Crying Foul Over Virginia's Redistricting Vote: 'Wah, Wah, Wah'

New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked Republicans who are complaining about their Virginia redistricting loss, explaining to reporters why they're so preoccupied about the possibility of Democrats picking up additional seats in the House of Representatives in this year's midterm elections.

The new lines would shift the state’s congressional balance from a current 6–5 Democratic edge to a projected 10–1 advantage, with only one Republican-leaning district in the conservative southwest.

Keep ReadingShow less