King Charles filmed his address beside a tree decorated with orange slices and pine cones (Picture: PA)
King Charles is making his first Christmas address to the nation since being crowned alongside Queen Camilla in May.
The monarch is expected to talk about the coronation in his ten-minute speech, with a focus on the volunteers who made it possible – as well as those invited along as guests.
He will also discuss the natural world and humanity’s impact on it, a subject he has addressed many times since becoming King in September last year.
Less than a month ago, he delivered the opening speech at the Cop28 climate conference in Dubai.
Charles told attendees ‘the Earth does not belong to us’ and said the world remains ‘dreadfully far off track’ in the fight against environmental catastrophe.
In last year’s Christmas speech, the first delivered by a King for 70 years, Charles began by paying tribute to his late mother Elizabeth II.
He told the nation that he and Camilla had received ‘deeply touching letters, cards and messages’ from people across the country, adding: ‘I cannot thank you enough for the love and sympathy you have shown our whole family.’
The speech also touched on the cost-of-living crisis and the groups who work to support people in need.
Earlier today, the royal family – including the disgraced Duke of York – were seen heading to the traditional festive service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the King’s Sandringham estate.
This morning, the Prince and Princess of Wales posted a photograph of their children to their account on X, formerly Twitter, along with a festive message.
George, Charlotte and Louis are pictured with their arms around each other, wearing the same outfits they wore for the photo on the front of the family’s Christmas card.
For Christmas last year, the family released a painting of a smiley reindeer with a pair of robins that had been done by George.
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The King is expected to talk about the role of volunteers at his coronation in May.