<Tr> <Td> 1995 </Td> <Td> Beginning with a reminder of the 50th anniversary of VE - Day and VJ - Day, the Queen stated that remembrance was an important part of life, and paid tribute to those who had served and those who had not returned . She then turned to present - day conflicts, such as the Bosnian War, in which Commonwealth forces were serving, to the full year of peace in Northern Ireland, and referred to her Buckingham Palace invitation to voluntary workers working throughout the world . The work of Sister Ethel, a nun helping children in the townships of South Africa, was picked out by Elizabeth, who ended by paying tribute to peacemakers throughout the world . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The Queen spoke of her trips to Poland, the Czech Republic, and Thailand, as well as the visit to the UK by South African President Nelson Mandela, with an overall theme of hope for the future . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> ITN </Td> <Td> The first Christmas message produced by Independent Television News, as well as the first to be published on the Internet, and the 40th of the message on television, it opened with contrasting pictures of Westminster Abbey, which the Queen reminded viewers had that year been the scene of the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as the celebration of Elizabeth's golden wedding anniversary, speaking of the joy of her married life . The Queen then reminded viewers of her trips to Canada, India, and Pakistan, and of the return of Hong Kong to China, before paying tribute to that year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting . In conclusion, the Queen welcomed the imminent devolution of power to Scotland and Wales, and spoke of the benefits of being a United Kingdom . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 1998 </Td> <Td> The message focused on lessons that could be learnt by different generations from each other, and the broadcast included film of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, visiting the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, the Queen at Ypres and in Paris, and the reception for the Prince of Wales' 50th birthday . </Td> </Tr>

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