The Queen will use her Christmas Day speech to spread a message of peace on earth and goodwill to all, which she believes is needed as much as ever.
In the tradition started by her grandfather King George V in 1932, Queen Elizabeth II will also encourage those with strongly opposing views to bridge the gap between one another by being civil and acting with common decency.
The 92-year-old monarch is set to say: Even with the most deeply-held differences, treating the other person with respect and as a fellow human being is always a good first step towards greater understanding.
Her words are likely to resonate with many – with parliament still deeply divided over Theresa Mays Brexit deal and military conflicts raging in different parts of the world.
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MPs from all sides of the political spectrum have feuded bitterly for weeks as the date for Britain leaving the EU, March 29 2019, draws closer.
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In the broadcast, recorded in Buckingham Palaces white drawing room, the monarch will also highlight the message of Jesus, often cited at Christmas.
She is will say: I believe his message of peace on earth and goodwill to all is never out of date. It can be heeded by everyone; its needed as much as ever.
As head of state, the Queen remains publicly neutral when it comes to political matters and does not explicitly express her opinions on current affairs.
However, some may interpret her words as a veiled reference to the UKs current mood regarding Brexit.
The broadcast was recorded on December 12, before the Prime Minister and Jeremy Corbyns angry clash in the Commons which saw the Labour leader accused of calling Mrs May a stupid woman, something he denied doing.
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The address traditionally has a strong religious framework, mirroring the Monarchs faith, and reflects on current issues as well as drawing on her own experiences over the past year.
But it will also include 2018 highlights such as England reaching the football World Cup semi-finals, and the royal weddings of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.
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It is reported that the Queen will also highlight the importance of having loved ones around her.
She will say: Through the many changes I have seen over the years, faith, family and friendship have been not only a constant for me but a source of personal comfort and reassurance.
Now in her 93rd year, the monarch has eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with an eighth on the way as Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child in the spring.
During her 66-year reign, she has been served by 13 prime ministers, from Sir Winston Churchill to Mrs May, while Donald Trump is the 13th US president to hold office over the same period.
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Britain has undergone a number of major transformations from technological advances like personal computers, the internet and supersonic flight to developments in society and the political landscape in that time.
The Queen wore an Angela Kelly ivory silk cocktail dress for her speech, which will be viewed millions on Christmas Day.
Her outfit also features a gold Scarab brooch, with ruby and diamond embellishments, which she received in 1966 as a gift from the Duke of Edinburgh.
Eagle-eyed viewers will also be able to spot a framed black and white photograph on her desk, which shows herself as a young Princess Elizabeth in 1948, along with Philip and a baby Prince Charles.
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