A few weeks ago, The Queen and I were
delighted to make a State Visit to the Vatican where we prayed with
Pope Leo in a historic moment of spiritual unity. Together, we
celebrated the Jubilee theme, “Pilgrims of Hope”. Pilgrimage is a
word less used today, but it has particular significance for our
modern world, and especially at Christmas. It is about journeying
forward, into the…
King Charles highlights bravery of heroes amid Manchester and Bondi Beach attacks in Christmas Broadcast
25th December 2025
King Charles has urged the public to
embrace kindness, compassion and hope during “times of uncertainty”
in his 2025 Christmas message, delivered this year from Westminster
Abbey. Reflecting on the theme of pilgrimage, the monarch drew
parallels between the journey of…
James, Earl of Wessex, marked a milestone
in his young life this Christmas as he made his first public
appearance since turning 18, joining the Royal Family for the
traditional walk to St Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham. Born
on 17 December 2007 at Frimley Park…
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and
Prince Louis were the centre of attention as the Royal Family
gathered for the traditional Christmas morning service at St Mary
Magdalene Church, Sandringham. This marks the fourth consecutive
year that all three children of the Prince and Princess of Wales
have attended the holiday service at Sandringham. Prince Louis made
his debut in 2022, while Prince…
Beatrice and Eugenie join The King at Sandringham - as Andrew stays away
25th December 2025
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie
joined the Royal Family at Sandringham on Christmas morning, making
a notable appearance at the traditional walk to St Mary Magdalene
Church. The sisters attended alongside King Charles and Queen
Camilla as crowds gathered on the…
The Royal Family gathered in large
numbers at Sandringham on Christmas morning as King Charles III led
the traditional walk to St Mary Magdalene Church, greeted by crowds
of well-wishers lining the estate. At the head of the procession
were the King and Queen Camilla…
Prince George, Charlotte and Louis steal the show at Sandringham Christmas gathering
25th December 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales were at
the centre of attention as the Royal Family gathered at Sandringham
for the traditional Christmas Day church service, with the couple
attending alongside their three children, Prince George, Princess
Charlotte and Prince Louis. William and Catherine arrived smiling
and relaxed as they joined King Charles and Queen Camilla for the
short walk to St Mary…
King Charles leads Royal Family to Christmas Day service at Sandringham
25th December 2025
The Royal Family was greeted by large
crowds at Sandringham as they gathered to celebrate Christmas. King
Charles and Queen Camilla led the family on the traditional walk to
St Mary Magdalene Church for the Christmas Day morning service,
greeting well-wishers along the…
Revealed: The secrets behind how the King’s Christmas speech is recorded
24th December 2025
For many viewers, the Christmas broadcast
appears effortless: a monarch speaking directly to the nation,
words and presence perfectly framed. Behind the scenes, however,
each address is the result of meticulous planning, careful
choreography, and layered symbolism. King…
The monarch’s Christmas message is one of
the most enduring traditions of the British monarchy. First
delivered by King George V in 1932 over the radio, it was conceived
as a means to connect directly with the nation in a modern,
intimate way, bypassing ceremony and spectacle. Queen Elizabeth II
carried the ritual forward with remarkable consistency, speaking
almost invariably from the familiar…
