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opted to break tradition last year by writing the speech himself, has prerecorded his festive broadcast in a different location to that of previous years.The royal family’s official Instagram account shared a photo of Charles from his speech, which was filmed at the Fitzrovia Chapel in London.The king’s decision to film the holiday speech there marks the first time the location has been changed since 2006, after which, the speech was always recorded on the royal estate. The late Queen Elizabeth II previously delivered her festive messages from either Southwark Cathedral, Windsor Castle, or the Sandringham Estate.The location change is said to be symbolic for Charles, who has faced a difficult year following his cancer diagnosis in February.“Formerly the chapel of Middlesex Hospital, it is now a space for quiet reflection, discovery and celebration, connecting diverse communities from all faiths or none,” the royal family’s social media post read.What’s more, Charles’ late grandfather, King George VI, “laid the foundation stone of the building” in 1928, making it doubly special.The chapel, described as “a place of solace, prayer and rest for staff and patients,” features a gold-leaf ceiling that boasts more than 500 stars and 40 types of marble.In addition, the Christmas tree featured in the address was donated by a British cancer charity.Every year, the festive broadcast is played via TV and radio on Christmas Day at 3 p.m.

When life is a whirl of state visits, ceremonies and public meet-and-greets, having a bolthole to escape to at Christmas is key. For the King, Sandringham House in Norfolk fits the bill. “Sandringham IS Christmas.

There are countless memorable videos of The Royal Family that fans cherish, from cheeky Royal children on the Buckingham Palace balcony to Queen Elizabeth II's unforgettable sketch with Paddington Bear for her Platinum Jubilee. Although Prince Louis is already a fan favourite for his playful contributions to national events, his elder brother Prince George showed off his humorous side in a clip where he was seen making Christmas puddings for charity with his late great-grandmother, grandfather and father.

Over the years, the Royal Family have introduced many customs which have gone on to become popular traditions. One of the most famous of these is the Christmas tree which is thought to have first seen in the UK thanks to King George III's wife, Queen Charlotte.

The Royal Family owns homes, castles and palaces all over the country with many of them being bought with private funds. While events such as Easter are spent at Windsor Castle, Christmas is typically enjoyed at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.The festive period in 2022 was a huge step forward for more reasons than one.

King Charles has chosen to shake things up this year by not filming his traditional Christmas message at a royal estate, marking a significant departure from tradition.The 76 year old monarch recorded his speech at the Fitzrovia Chapel, a former hospital chapel in Pearson Square, central London, nearly two weeks ago, as reported by the Telegraph.The choice of location seems to hold two very touching meanings, one reflecting his deeply rooted Christian beliefs and the other acknowledging the health challenges he and others have faced this year. It's believed that this year, the King will choose to reflect on international, national and personal challenges and how they can be overcome by communities supporting each other.

Following the news that the Duke of York will no longer join the rest of the Royal Family for the Christmas celebrations at Sandringham House in Norfolk following his associations with an alleged Chinese spy, it became clear that someone else would also be affected. Sarah, Duchess of York was, for many years, not invited to spend the festive period with her daughters and the royals.

As people who have travelled all over the world, King Charles and Queen Camilla have encountered hundreds of important world leaders and foreign diplomats who they regularly maintain contact with. So, when it comes to the festive season, Their Majesties have an unenviable list of people to send their Christmas greetings to.

Gift-giving can be a tricky business when your loved ones already have priceless jewels, designer outfits and luxury cars. So, instead of splashing out on lavish, extravagant items, members of the Royal Family prefer to keep their seasonal gifting light-hearted.

King Charles' former butler anticipates a "celebratory" Christmas for the Royal family this year.The 76-year-old monarch disclosed his cancer diagnosis back in January following treatment for an enlarged prostate, around the same time his daughter-in-law Catherine, Princess of Wales, was undergoing abdominal surgery ahead of preventative chemotherapy. And Grant Harrold, who served as the king's butler from 2004 to 2011, predicts that after a tension-filled end to 2023, the royals are aiming for a return to "normal" festive celebrations for 2024.

King Charles is a man of the people.The monarch announced he was battling cancer back in February, but deliberately decided not to disclose which type he had been diagnosed with. On Friday, The Times cited a source from Buckingham Palace who claimed that choice was grounded in empathy.

King Charles was caught in a family crisis this month when Prince Andrew got tangled in fresh controversy. Just as the royals were preparing for their Christmas gathering at Sandringham, reports surfaced about Andrew's alleged links to Chinese operative Yang Tengbo, causing a stir.

Despite the Royal Family enduring one of their most difficult years in living memory, the last few days have brought about yet more scandal after the Duke of York's association with an alleged Chinese spy was revealed. While the news prompted the Prince to pull out of the upcoming church walk at Sandringham on Christmas Day, his two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, may not have their Christmases affected, a leading royal expert points out.

Prince Andrew is rumoured to be planning an escape from the UK to Abu Dhabi amidst the latest royal drama.The Duke of York has reportedly been offered a palace in Abu Dhabi by the country's ruling elite, The Daily Beast has claimed.The revelation is expected to feature in an upcoming biography by Andrew Lownie about the 64 year old prince. With recent controversies surrounding his ties with alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, some of Prince Andrew's friends are suggesting he might "do a [Prince] Harry" and relocate abroad soon.

Prince Andrew is reportedly “sulking” and “refusing” to walk the two corgis he inherited from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as he faces a scandal over his connections to an alleged Chinese spy. The disgraced duke, 64, has resorted to delegating the dog duties to “flunkies,” according to The Sun, rather than exercise the pets himself on the grounds of Royal Lodge, the massive Windsor estate his brother King Charles III has tried — and thus far failed — to evict him from.“He’s so down and demoralized he hasn’t even been able to get himself motivated to take the dogs for a walk,” an insider allegedly told The Sun.“He used to do it regularly but recently he can’t even bring himself to go out.”The Duke of York shares custody of the dogs with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, 65.

King Charles hasn’t lost his sense of humor as he continues his battle with cancer. The monarch, 76, joked that he’s “still alive” when he was asked about his health while meeting leaders from different faith communities at Waltham Forest Town Hall in the London neighborhood of Walthamstow on Friday.

Daily Mail on Thursday.She attended King Charles’ pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace the same day with both of her wrists in splints, according to the outlet.“So many things that you rely on being able to do, like cleaning your teeth, are impossible,” the royal member explained, per the outlet. “I can type with one finger on a mobile, but I can’t use a laptop.”“I am told that, after an accident like this, if you do one wrong movement on top of the unhealed bones, you are back where you started,” she added.The royal had her arms full with overcoats when the accident happened, according to Daily Mail, and as a result broke multiple small bones when she used her hands to break the fall.

King Charles’ health is on the mend.After being diagnosed with cancer last February, the monarch, 76, began undergoing treatments during the 2024 year. Palace sources confirmed on Friday to The Post that “his treatment has been moving in a positive direction, and as a managed condition the treatment cycle, will continue into next year.”Plans are underway for a schedule of public work for Charles, similar to how the current year is closing out, including trips around the U.K.

her son-in-law Thomas Kingston’s shocking suicide.The husband of Princess Michael’s daughter, Lady Gabriella Windsor, died on Feb. 25 at the age of 45. A gun was found next to his body, which was discovered at his parents’ home in the Cotswolds.

the royal family’s annual pre-Christmas lunch, while Prince William and Kate Middleton were MIA. The king and queen appear to have arrived in separate cars as they each made their way through the palace gates, which, while being the official residence of the British monarch, is not where Charles and Camilla live.

King Charles is reportedly 'very grateful' to Sarah Ferguson for convincing Prince Andrew to steer clear of the royal Christmas festivities amidst his latest scandal involving alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.The Duke and Duchess of York have decided to skip the Royal Family's Christmas events and a Buckingham Palace lunch for the extended family, opting instead to spend the holidays at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.This move is seen as an effort to avoid casting a shadow over the celebrations with the recent negative press surrounding Andrew. A palace insider told the Times: "I know that the King is very grateful to the duchess for her assistance." It's believed that Sarah Ferguson played a key role in Andrew's decision to miss out on the royal holiday gatherings.