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QUEEN MISSES CHRISTMAS DAY CHURCH SERVICE 'BECAUSE OF COLD' 

The Queen has not attended church on Christmas Day because she is still suffering from a heavy cold.

   

In her annual televised Christmas Day address - to be broadcast at 15:00 GMT on BBC1, ITV, Sky News channel and BBC Radio 4 - the Queen will say she draws strength from "ordinary people doing extraordinary things".

Volunteers, carers, community workers and good neighbours are unsung heroes whose quiet dedication makes them special, she will say.

She will also praise the achievements of the UK's Olympians and Paralympians.

"Having discovered abilities they scarcely knew they had, these athletes are now inspiring others," she will say.

Her Majesty will also reflect on the achievements of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, and The Prince's Trust, which was 40 years old in 2016.

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