EVERY part of the UK thinks the Queen's address to the nation has boosted the country's morale – except Scotland.
Only 42% of Scots said said the Queen's broadcast – which was watched by 23 million people – will help to life the morale of the population, according to a YouGov poll.
The figure was much higher for other parts of the UK – 59% in Wales, 58% in the South Midlands, 55% in the North of England and 52% in London.
An even higher 46% of Scots said the speech won't help, compared to 34% for the North of England, 33% for London, 32% for Wales and 30% for South Midlands.
The poll, which is published today, found Remain voters were more likely to believe the queen's message did not help, with only 16% of them saying it will be beneficial, compared to 28% of Leave voters.
Conservative voters (35%) were also most likely to say the queen's broadcast will improve morale, with Labour and LibDem supporters at 14% and 19% respectively. The SNP and the Green party were not included.
In the Queen’s address to the nation on Sunday evening she said the coronavirus pandemic had brought back memories of wartime.
She added: “It reminds me of the very first broadcast I made, in 1940, helped by my sister.
“We, as children, spoke from here at Windsor to children who had been evacuated from their homes and sent away for their own safety.
“Today, once again, many will feel a painful sense of separation from their loved ones.
“But now, as then, we know, deep down, that it is the right thing to do.”
It came as Prince Charles attracted controversy for breaking rules by travelling to his Scottish home of Birkhall during the Covid-19 crisis.
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