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Posted: 2020-10-05T17:09:21Z | Updated: 2020-10-05T17:09:21Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Britains Queen Elizabeth gave a ringing endorsement of traditional media in a message to journalists on Monday, saying they were providing a vital public service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At a time when established newspapers and television channels are routinely vilified and accused of producing fake news by U.S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders, the 94-year-old monarchs message was a rare tribute.

The COVID-19 pandemic has once again demonstrated what an important public service the established news media provides, both nationally and regionally, she said in a message to members of Britains News Media Association.

A message from Her Majesty The Queen to members of the @newsmediaorg to mark #JournalismMatters week.

The Queen at a media reception at Buckingham Palace in 2011, a @JournoCharity reception in 2014 and a visit to Fleet St in 1976. pic.twitter.com/YNHitcxaP3

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A message from Her Majesty The Queen to members of the @newsmediaorg to mark #JournalismMatters week.

The Queen at a media reception at Buckingham Palace in 2011, a @JournoCharity reception in 2014 and a visit to Fleet St in 1976. pic.twitter.com/YNHitcxaP3

The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) October 5, 2020

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As our world has changed dramatically, having trusted, reliable sources of information, particularly at a time when there are so many sources competing for our attention, is vital, the queen wrote.

The impact of social media on democracy, and particularly of the colossal flows of misinformation circulating among users, are the subjects of heated and unresolved debates in several major Western countries, especially the United States.

Under Britains unwritten constitution, the monarch does not usually speak on political matters. The queens decision to send a public message of support to the news media suggests she considers the subject to be uncontroversial.

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Reporting by Estelle Shirbon; editing by Costas Pitas

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