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The Queen will reflect on the 'bumpy' year endured by both the Royal Family and the nation in her Christmas broadcast tomorrow.

Addressing a turbulent 12 months in which Prince Andrew was forced to step down from public duties, she will say 'small steps' can overcome difficulties and division.

Her annual broadcast will be directed mainly at national issues in a year dominated by Brexit and a general election. But royal sources said it would also cover problems in her own family.