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King Charles III used his annual Christmas speech to thank medical workers who have cared for the royal family and praised aid workers who “tirelessly” help people in conflict around the world.
The 76-year-old British monarch delivered his speech from Fitzrovia Chapel, a London community space and former hospital chapel, bucking tradition as monarchs usually deliver their holiday remarks from ‘a castle or a palace.
“From a personal point of view, I give special thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who have supported me and other members of my family this year through the uncertainties and anxieties of the disease and helped me to provide the strength, care and comfort we have. necessary,” Charles said during his nearly seven-minute speech.
This year has presented a series of health challenges for the royal family. Charles, who ascended the throne in 2022, was diagnosed with cancer and has since been receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace. he said in early February this year A month later, Charles’ daughter-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wales, was found to have cancer.
“I am also deeply grateful to all those who have offered us their own words of sympathy and encouragement,” said Charles.
Charles also spoke about those suffering in wars around the world, including in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan.
“But on this Christmas Day, we cannot stop thinking of those for whom the devastating effects of conflict in the Middle East, Central Europe, Africa and elsewhere pose a daily threat to life and livelihoods of so many people,” the monarch said. .
“We also think of the humanitarian organizations who work tirelessly to bring vital relief,” he added.
