The British King Charles III. In his televised Christmas address, he called for understanding for one another: “At a time of increasing tragic conflict in the world, I pray that we can do everything in our power to protect each other.”
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King Charles III recorded his Christmas speech at Buckingham Palace.
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Charles quoted a Bible passage that calls for treating other people the way you would want them to treat you. These words of Jesus are more relevant than ever, said the king. Such values are universal and link the Abrahamic family of religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam – and other belief systems in the Commonwealth and around the world.
It was the monarch’s second Christmas address since the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and the first since his coronation in May. In the speech recorded at Buckingham Palace in London, King Charles paid tribute to people who do volunteer work.
Charles also spoke about environmental protection, which has been important to him for many years. The monarch said he was pleased that he was seeing a growing awareness of the need to protect the earth and nature. They are the “one home that we all share”.
He gave his speech in front of a Christmas tree, which the palace said would be replanted later.