Monarchy - Royal Christmas speech: Charles calls for understanding
In his Christmas address this year, the British King Charles III has called for mutual understanding.
"At a time of increasing tragic conflict around the world, I pray that we can do all we can to protect each other," the 75-year-old said on television on Christmas Day.
Charles quoted a passage from the Bible that calls on people to treat others as they would wish to be treated themselves. These words of Jesus are more relevant than ever, said the King. Such values are universal and unite the Abrahamic family of religions - Christianity, Judaism and Islam - and other belief systems in the Commonwealth and around the world.
"They remind us that we should empathize with our neighbors and work for their welfare as well as our own," said the King in his speech, which he had recorded in advance at Buckingham Palace in London.
Second Christmas speech for Charles
It was the monarch's second Christmas speech since the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and the first since his coronation in May. In the video, he paid tribute to people who do voluntary work. Over the course of the year, many examples of people looking after each other had warmed his heart. "Simply because they know it's the right thing to do: at work and at home, inside and outside their communities."
Charles also spoke about environmental protection, which has long been important to him. He was pleased to see a growing awareness during his lifetime of the need to protect the earth and nature, the monarch said. They are the "one home that we all share". He gave his speech in front of a Christmas tree, which, according to the palace, would later be replanted.
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- The Royal Family, specifically King Charles III of Great Britain, has significant needs from the People, including understanding and empathy during challenging times.
- The annual Christmas speech by King Charles III is a much-anticipated event on British Television, where he shares his thoughts and messages of peace and unity.
- Charles III, in his second Christmas speech since Queen Elizabeth II's demise, expressed gratitude for the noble efforts of individuals who perform voluntary work in their communities.
- During his speech, King Charles III highlighted the significance of environmental protection, a cause he has been advocating for throughout his life, and praised the growing awareness of the need to preserve Earth as our shared home.
- As a symbol of the Monarchy's commitment to sustainability, King Charles III often delivers his Christmas speech in front of a live Christmas tree, which is later planted in a new location in London.
- In the spirit of unity and understanding, even Londoners, far from the Royals' grandeur, can find themselves connected to the noble helping hand extended by the Royal Family during the festive season, reflecting the essence of Christmas in Great Britain.
Source: www.stern.de
