You might call it Crown Trek: The Next Generation.
In her 54th annual Christmas message, Queen Elizabeth eschews her usual religious theme and talks mostly about younger people and the example that their parents set for them.
In her speech, filmed with children around her at Southwark Cathedral, the longtime holder of the British crown warns moms and dads it's their job to make sure they're prepared for the future and to set an example by their own behaviour.
The theme of bridging the generation gap occurs over and over, as the octogenarian monarch makes it clear that the world will soon belong to today's youth. And she notes that all religions put a huge emphasis on the raising of their children.
"It is very easy to concentrate on the differences between the religious faiths and to forget what they have in common," she reminds. "People of different faiths are bound together in the need to help the younger generation to become considerate and active citizens ...
"We can do better in the future at bridging the generation gap."
The video message contains footage of the celebrations of some of those other faiths, including Hindus at their services and Muslims praying to Mecca, and pays tribute to the young people who greeted her at her 80th birthday celebrations earlier this year.
And she even attempts what may come as close to a joke as the normally stern monarchy ever gets.
"I am reminded of a lady of about my age who was asked by an earnest little granddaughter ... 'Granny can you remember the Stone Age?' Whilst that may be going a bit far, the older generations are able to give a sense of context as well as the wisdom, which can be invaluable."
There are also scenes of the Queen helping young children make a mobile, asking them how it's glued on, and putting in a piece herself. When she sticks it on the paper, she's heard telling them, "What's the betting that all mine will fall off first?"
And then the Queen finishes her annual message with something a bit more traditional. "I wish you a very happy Christmas together," she concludes.
This greeting marks the first time Buckingham Palace has attempted to keep up with the modern age. It's being made available as a podcast
here.
To see the text of the Queen's first ever Christmas message from 1952,
click here.
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