Queen's Christmas message will be a surprise this year after backlash at 2019 previews And in a sign that the monarch is still embracing new technology at 94, it will be made available on Amazon via Alexa The Queen made her first Christmas broadcast on the radio when she acceded the throne in 1952, and the annual message was first shown on TV in 1957. Now, Her Majesty uses multiple media channels to connect to the Commonwealth Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Camilla Tominey, Associate Editor View more! Start free trial Enjoy unlimited access to all articles Get unlimited access for free for your first month