The mistake. This Sunday, December 25th, King Charles III will give his first Christmas speech. instead of. A much-anticipated first speech for those curious to discover 11 hours before official airtime. The reason ? Australian media Sky News posted it on YouTube. If the time difference makes it common for Australians to discover the Annual Speech before Europeans, there’s no question it will end up online.
The 8-minute video should never have been released on the internet before 3pm in the UK as broadcasters have an agreement with Buckingham and the BBC. A contract that has therefore not been honored by Sky Australia.
A tribute to Elizabeth II
To mark the occasion, the King stands in front of a large fir tree in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, the place where the Queen was buried and where Prince Philip rests. An environment very different from her mother’s speeches, sitting at her desk surrounded by family photos.
The king begins his speech with a moving homage to the latter. “I can’t thank you enough for the love and sympathy you’ve shown to our entire family,” he said.
In the midst of the economic crisis in the UK, Charles III. in his message solidarity. He saluted the military, emergency services and health workers, “all those people who work tirelessly to keep the country safe.”
The king named those facing war, famine or natural disasters, as well as those “looking here for ways to pay their bills or feed and heat their families” as inflation approaches 11%.
When he alludes to Kate and William, the Sussexes are not mentioned, contrary to rumors that have been circulating in recent days.
“Whatever your faith is or if you don’t have one, I believe that in that life-giving light and in the true humility that lies in service to others, we can find hope for the future,” he added. Charles III concludes his speech with the wishes “Merry Christmas full of peace, happiness and everlasting life”.