Queen to address the UK on coronavirus crisis in special TV broadcast this Sunday

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THE Queen has recorded a special broadcast on the coronavirus outbreak to be broadcast on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said today.

Her Majesty will address the nation as the deadly bug continues to spread across the UK, already claiming more than 3,000 lives.

The Queen will address the nation over the coronavirus outbreak

Expectation has been growing about when the head of state would make a public statement about the unprecedented events that have seen the country go into lockdown to combat the pandemic.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “Her Majesty The Queen has recorded a special broadcast to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in relation to the coronavirus outbreak.

“The televised address will be broadcast at 8pm on Sunday 5th April, 2020.

“The address was recorded at Windsor Castle.”

The 93-year-old is currently staying in Windsor with husband Prince Philip.