Read on to find out more.Nasa's mission to Mars blasts-off"We will be with our friends again, we will be with our families again, we will meet again," she said.In her speech she thanked "everyone on the NHS front line, as well as care workers and those carrying out essential roles," as well as the British public for staying at home "helping to protect the vulnerable".Sunday was the fifth time Queen Elizabeth II has given a special message to the UK public during her entire 68-year reign.How British scientists are helping with the latest mission to MarsShe expressed that it had "touched her deeply" to see the thousands of people who celebrated together to mark her anniversary date.Underwater robots discover sperm whales don't like early breakfastsThe Queen expressed her hopes of success for the British troops involved and their allies, and she also hoped there would be lasting peace following the war. She delivered speeches after the Queen Mother’s death in 2002, before the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997, and at the time of the first Gulf War in 1991. Queen Elizabeth II gave a special speech in 2012 to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II addresses the nation about the Gulf War in 1991 Queen Elizabeth II addressing the country and Commonwealth in happier during he … In 1991 the queen made an address during the Gulf War. We, as children, spoke from here at Windsor to children who had been evacuated from their homes and sent away for their own safety,” she said.Johnson’s office said the hospital admission came on the advice of his doctor and was not an emergency, but even so the news raises questions as to how the 55-year-old can lead an embattled nation from his hospital bed. Health Secretary Matt Hancock told a news conference last week that 100,000 tests a day would be performed by the end of April.And now, the country has to cope with its leader in the hospital.Then came the news that Scotland's chief medical officer was forced to resign after she visited her second home two weekends in a row, breaking her own advice to stay at home to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.LONDON — It was a rare speech designed to reassure a nation struggling under the weight of a pandemic.Saphora Smith is a London-based reporter for NBC News Digital.In the speech Sunday, the queen offered her support to the country and drew parallels with Britain’s struggle during World War II.When pressed on whether it was safe for the prime minister to continue working while in the hospital Monday, his official spokesman said Johnson would follow doctors' advice. Queen's address on the Gulf War, February 1991. Queen Elizabeth's Gold Piano Divides Twitter Users Published December 30th, 2018 - 12:09 GMT Queen Elizabeth during her Christmas annual speech with … In February 1991, the Queen recorded a brief televised address to the nation during … 1991.