The Queen is to address the UK on the coronavirus crisis in a special TV broadcast on Sunday.

The pre-recorded message will be broadcast by the BBC at 8pm.

The Royal Family tweeted the announcement, they wrote: "On Sunday 5th April at 8pm (BST) Her Majesty The Queen will address the UK and the Commonwealth in a televised broadcast.

"As well as on television and radio, The Queen’s address will be shown on The @RoyalFamily ’s social media channels."

More to follow.