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Queen Elizabeth II Is supposed to give a special television address on the growing coronavirus pandemic that swept through the U.K. In "The next few weeks", told me a royal insider. "Downing Street has been in contact with His Majesty and it was agreed that the Queen could offer calm and comfort to the nation at this difficult period," said my source.

The sun reported that the queen expects "the right time" to address the coronavirus crisis. It will only be the fourth time of the reign of 68 years of the Queen that she gave a special address.

"This is an unprecedented event," said my source. "Aside from herAnnual TV Christmas MessageThe Queen did not do this kind of address, but they are extraordinary circumstances. His Majesty is deeply concerned by the nation. "

The Queen, who turns 94 next week, last gave a special address in 2002 on the eve of his mother's funeral. Before that, in 1997, she spoke to the nation of a live television address of the Buckingham PalaceThe day before the Funeral of Princess Diana. In 1991, the Gulf War was the subject of its address.

Buckingham Palace released a statement From the Queen of March 19, who read, in part:

We know that many people and families in the United Kingdom and around the world come in a period of great concern and uncertainty. Sometimes, like these, it is reminded that the history of our country has been forged by people and communities that meet to work as one, concentrating our efforts combined with a focus on the common goal.

The Queen also encouraged the citizens of the U.K. To be willing to change their daily routines for "the greater good of the communities in which we live and, in particular, to protect the most vulnerable in them".

The queen haspostponed several commitmentsbut will continue to stay in touch with the Prime MinisterBoris Johnson.

Last week she left London for Castle Windsor where she was joined byPrince Philip for his easter holidays earlier than expected because ofReports of an effort without positive test name for COVID-19. According to my source, Her Majesty's address on the virus will be recorded at the castle.

Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New YorkImagine Diana andDiana: the secrets of his style.