King Charles III used his first Christmas message as a British monarch to address the cost of living crisis in England.
He spoke of “great anxiety and difficulty” for those struggling to “pay their bills, feed and warm their families”.
As he spoke, his voice was covered with images of food banks and those helping the homeless.
Address, by the King, by his mother, Queen II. It was recorded at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, where Elizabeth and her father, Prince Philip, are buried.
It was also marked by style changes. Instead of sitting behind a desk as his mother did, Charles III spoke standing and touched on more current social issues.
His Christmas message touched on points including his reasons and beliefs, such as his concern for the underprivileged, the importance of public service, and his multi-faith approach.
However, tradition has not been pushed into the background. From inside the chapel and to the sound of choral singing, the king spoke about faith, hope and the importance of serving others.
Early on, Charles III paid tribute to his mother, who died in September of this year.
The late queen spearheaded the televised Christmas Day speech, and last year she used what would be her final message to talk about “passing on the staff to the next generation.”
The longest-lived British monarch in history. Elizabeth died of natural causes at the age of 96.
During King’s broadcast, footage featured only “royal acting”, including Queen Consort Camilla, her son Prince William and wife Kate, and her brother Prince Edward and wife Sophie.
Charles III’s other son, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan, were not named. His other brother, Prince Andrew, was also not included in the statement. Harry and Andrew still retain their royal titles but no longer work for the British monarchy.
In a time of industrial strife and financial pressures, the King’s message focused on those supporting those in need.
“I would especially like to honor all these wonderfully kind people who have generously given their time with food or donations or their most precious possessions to support those around them who need it most,” King said.
The message was accompanied by photos of charities delivering food to the homeless and volunteers helping at a food bank.
Buckingham Palace said funds donated after the late Queen’s death were directed to a charity that helps those who can’t pay their electricity bills.
The King met with other senior royals for Christmas at Sandringham, Norfolk, England, before attending the traditional Christmas Day service for the first time as monarch.
Charles 3rd praised the emergency services, teachers, health and social care workers who “work tirelessly to keep us all safe”.
It was the late Queen’s last Christmas message last year, and Charles III remembered the “love and sympathy” that followed his death in September.
“Christmas is a particularly touching time for those of us who have lost loved ones,” King said.
Standing “near the place where the late Queen is buried with my dear father, my dear mother,” He spoke of Elizabeth’s faith in God and her “faith in men.”
The message emphasized the community work of religious groups, and the king, in addition to affirming his own Christian faith, extended it to other religions.
He spoke of the “sincere solidarity” shown by “churches, synagogues, mosques and gurdwaras (Sikh temples)”.
The King further described how excited he was to visit Jesus’ birthplace in Bethlehem: “Being there was more important to me than I can express.”
Charles III’s speech follows a tradition that goes back 90 years, with the first Christmas message broadcast on the radio by his grandfather, King George V, in 1932. The first television broadcast was presented by Elizabeth II in 1957.
source: Noticias
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