Christmas message

While the Queen is delivering her traditional message on the BBC and ITV, her digitally created doppelgänger will be sharing its "thoughts" on Channel 4.

Buckingham Palace told the BBC it had no comment on the broadcast.

Channel 4 said the intention was to give a "stark warning" about fake news in the digital age.

Deepfake technology can be used to create convincing yet entirely fictional video content, and is often used to spread misinformation.

In the message, the deepfake will try its hand at a TikTok viral dance challenge.

“For unto you this day is born in the city of David, a savior who is Christ the Lord.”

As a nation founded on God, we welcome with joy this Christmas, the day of remembrance and celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ just over 2000 years ago.

We acknowledge with gratitude, the immeasurable love of God for mankind, in giving “His only begotten son, so that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

He was speaking to thousands of people during Christmas Eve Mass in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

"You may have mistaken ideas, you may have made a complete mess of things... but the Lord continues to love you," the Argentine pontiff said.

This will be interpreted by some as a reference to Church scandals, including sex abuse, our correspondent says.

Pope Francis will return to St Peter's Basilica later on Christmas Day to deliver the traditional papal message to the world.

Volunteers, carers, community workers and good neighbours are unsung heroes whose quiet dedication makes them special, she will say.

His remarks were made in his official royal address to the country as Samoa heads into Christmas and New Year.

“This year, we have seen time and again the discovery of hard drugs, drugs paraphernalia, military-grade weapons, and so much more in Samoa. This is a warning sign that we must not miss going into the New Year,” he said.

“Our government, should be better connected to its people, because that what we are in need of. A strong collaboration between government and villages,” he added.