EXCLUSIVE: King Charles Christmas message to pay heartfelt tribute to greatest generationThe King is expected to reflect on the heroics of Britain's war veterans in his annual Christmas message this year, which he has chosen to record at Westminster AbbeyView 5 Images The King will deliver his fourth Christmas message to the nation later this week (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)The King is expected to pay tribute to Britain’s war veterans in his Christmas message, as he reflects on the heroics of those who served in the Second World War. This year, the King decided to film the message at Westminster Abbey, the spiritual home of the royal family for more than 1,000 years. In his address to the nation and the Commonwealth, broadcast at 3pm on Christmas Day, the King is expected to once again reflect on community cohesion as a key theme. ‌View 5 Images King Charles delivered his Christmas message to the nation from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London last year (Image: PA)In the message, recorded in the morning room at Clarence House, the King revealed: “Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will also once again be absent from the royal family Christmas gathering.

Source: Daily Mirror December 23, 2025 17:15 UTC