King Charles didn’t hesitate to use his Christmas broadcast for a greater cause.
The monarch’s pre-recorded speech from the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey has been described as a message of “hope and reconciliation” in times of conflict across the world.
Hugo Vickers said The Sun that the King apparently upset fans who were expecting a more personal Christmas message, just like the late Queen.
He said: “Well, it’s really a speech about Christmas, about reconciliation, about remembering veterans… and his wish for general reconciliation. And it’s really a message of hope in that regard.”
Mr Hugo believes the monarch made an emotional appeal to world leaders and nations to think about peace.
The royal commentator pointed out: “Well, of course, he spoke very recently about his cancer, and so maybe he thought that, you know, enough had been said.”
King Charles did not mention his royal visits in 2025 and provided no other personal information other than the video message he gave to provide an update on his cancer treatment.
“You won’t get any updates on his own condition or anything related to his family, which sometimes the Christmas message includes. I think, you know, maybe some people will be a little disappointed that he didn’t, you know, remember a little bit of the year,” Mr. Hugo shared.
