A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace has confirmed that this year’s Christmas message from Her Majesty The Queen will have Arabic subtitles for the benefit of Syrian refugees who have arrived in the United Kingdom.

He said that they would be added to the broadcast transmission footage, meaning that all viewers will see them regardless of whether or not they are switched on.

He added, ‘We want everyone watching the broadcast to feel that they have been embraced by it.’

‘There is already a pre-recorded segment showing Her Majesty visiting a Mosque in Bradford and bowing towards Mecca in prayer, before accepting a gift of a Union Jack-themed Hijab from some community leaders.’

‘The segment will end by Her Majesty wishing everyone ‘Happy Holidays’ – a groundbreaking first for the television tradition.’

Viewers on CBeebies will also be able to access a sign-language version with Mr Tumble signing in Urdu and Punjabi.

Stephanie Flungeworth of the Campaign For Equal Equality And Inclusive Inclusion For All welcomed the announcement.

She added, ‘I have heard that they are considering getting Sadiq Khan to read it out next year, which would be amazing.’