Panti Bliss to deliver ‘Queen of Ireland’ speech on Christmas Day

Panti will also share in her vision for Ireland as we step in 2016, and “ponder on what challenges or possibilities lie ahead”.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015 - 15:20

Anna O’Donoghue

As the honorary Queen of Ireland, Panti Bliss is set to be giving an alternative Queen’s speech on Christmas Day.

The segment will air on TV3 after lunch and will reflect on the year “that has witnessed unparalleled social change”.

Panti will also share in her vision for Ireland as we step in 2016, and “ponder on what challenges or possibilities lie ahead”.

TV3 to broadcast its own 'Queen of Ireland Christmas Message' from @PantiBliss this year @TV3Ireland pic.twitter.com/ZtoDm5cqnZ
— Today FM News (@TodayFMNews) December 2, 2015

Other Christmas highlights include The Great Irish Bake Off Christmas Special where George McMahon and Leanne Moore square off against Lucy Kennedy and Martin King for the ultimate seasonal Panto versus Presenter bake off challenge.

While Ivan's Celebrity Pub Crawl will follow the titular Mr Yates as he reviews the year with celebrity guests in four different Dublin hostelries