King Charles Pushes for “Courage and Reconciliation” in Historic Christmas …
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King Charles closed a challenging year with an encouraging message to his nation and the world on Christmas Day.
For the first time, King Charles recorded his annual speech in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey, known for royal weddings and graduations.
The king did this after giving the citizens of the United Kingdom an update on his cancer treatment.
At one point in his speech, the British emperor said that “pilgrimage is a word that is not used much today, but it has a special significance in our modern world . . .
“It’s about moving forward into the future while also going back to remember the past and learn from its lessons.”
The speech comes at the end of a very tumultuous year at the White House.
In November, the king stripped his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles and honors and tried to expel him from the Royal Lodge over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Charles was also dealing with an undisclosed type of cancer.
In a pre-recorded message, King Charles addressed the UK for an update on his cancer treatment. (Image Credit: Channel 4/YouTube)On Thursday, Charles reflected on the “bravery and sacrifice” of World War II and praised “the way communities came together,” in his traditional speech…
The king emphasized that “we need to appreciate the values of compassion and reconciliation,” and said: “As we hear about separation, at home and abroad, they are values that we should never forget.”
In times of uncertainty, he added, “endurance in the face of difficulties; peace through forgiveness” and “respect for each other” are what bring hope.
It’s also worth mentioning here that Charles continues to be estranged from son, Prince Harry, and that daughter-in-law Kate Middleton has been battling cancer for the past year and a half or so.
King Charles visits Glasgow Central Station to view two more fuel-efficient, green trains as part of Network Rail’s “Green Trains @ COP26” event on November 5, 2021. (Photo Credit: Jane Barlow-WPA Pool/Getty Images)The 2026 speech was broadcast after the Royal Family made its annual procession to St. Mary Magdalene.
Traveling on Christmas Day, including the princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, but not their parents, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson.
As he spoke on December 25, a video was shown of Charles meeting with survivors and emergency workers in Manchester… before the broadcast people were seen laying flowers at a memorial for Bondi victims and survivors in Australia.
The tradition of the royal Christmas broadcast dates back to 1932 and was first introduced by George V. It has become a staple of the holiday for many Britons who gather to watch and listen to it at 3pm on Christmas Day.
According to the Palace:
“Each broadcast carefully reflects current issues and concerns, and we share King’s thoughts on what Christmas means to them and their listeners. Over the years, the Christmas Broadcast has served as a chronicle of global, national and personal events that have affected King and his audience.”
