1.   The queen will address the nation Friday night.

2.   Throughout her reign, the queen usually had addressed the nation only at Christmas, and never live.

3.   During her six-day Pakistani visit, the queen will address a joint session of Parliament, watch a cricket match, and tour the grand Faizl Mosque.

4.   On Tuesday, the queen will address both houses of Parliament in the historic Westminster Hall before embarking on her nationwide Golden Jubilee tour the next day.

5.   Script changes as queen addresses parliament.

6.   The queen addresses the nation.

7.   After meeting with Mandela, the queen will address parliament before returning to the Cape Town waterfront where the Britannia will remain anchored.

8.   It was only the fifth time in her reign that the queen has addressed both houses in a personal capacity.