A digitally created “deepfake” version of the Queen will deliver Channel 4’s alternative Christmas message.

Her Majesty will address the nation on Christmas Day with a broadcast on BBC and ITV as usual with the digital version airing on Channel 4.

The Queen will be played by actress Debra Stephenson and offer a stark warning about misinformation and fake news.

However, it has caused a lot of controversy.

The artificially rendered version of the monarch, created by visual effects studio Framestore, will appear to share her thoughts on the departure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from the UK, and the scandal surrounding the Duke of York and his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

She can also be seen performing a TikTok dance routine and revealing her penchant for “Netflix and Phil” with the Duke of Edinburgh.

The channel’s annual Christmas Day broadcast will appear to show the Queen telling viewers: “On the BBC, I haven’t always been able speak plainly and from the heart.

“So, I am grateful to Channel 4 for giving me the opportunity to say whatever I like, without anyone putting words in my mouth.”

The end of the message shows the artificially created images flickering before disappearing to reveal the green screen used to manufacture images of Buckingham Palace and show it was in fact Stephenson playing the Queen.

Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party, shared a clip of the video on Twitter, saying: "How dare they."

Another Twitter user said the clip shows "no respect" with another saying "Disgusting. The Queen has been steadfast in her duty and still going strong".

Ian Katz, director of programmes at Channel 4, said: “Deepfake technology is the frightening new frontier in the battle between misinformation and truth.

“This year’s Alternative Christmas Address – seemingly delivered by one of the most familiar and trusted figures in the nation – is a powerful reminder that we can no longer trust our own eyes.”