Charles will deliver the fourth festive message of his reign on Christmas Day, and the second staged outside a royal residence. In the background of the broadcast are Christmas trees that have been repurposed from the Princess of Wales’ Together at Christmas carol concert, staged at the abbey earlier in December before the King’s message was filmed. It has seen a surge in visitor numbers for exhibitions and open days since the broadcast on Christmas Day 2024. The King’s message is one of the rare occasions when he does not turn to the Government for advice and is able to voice his own views. The message will be transmitted on both television and radio at 3pm on Christmas Day.

Source: The Times December 24, 2025 10:14 UTC