In Britain, The Queen will use her Christmas Day message later to talk about the "moments of darkness" the world has confronted.

Her Majesty recorded the comments in Buckingham Palace's 18th Century Room, with a large Christmas tree in the background.

Reflecting on the past 12 months, The Queen of England will also try to put across a more optimistic tone.

Sky reporter Rebecca Williams says the message uses a verse from the Bible to make the point: