2023-12-25 16:59:41
JONATHAN BRADY / AFP For the first time, a British sovereign delivered his Christmas message in front of a “living” tree which will then be replanted.
JONATHAN BRADY / AFP
For the first time, a British sovereign delivered his Christmas message in front of a “living” tree which will then be replanted.
INTERNATIONAL – The king matched his words with actions for the traditional Christmas message. From Buckingham Palace, Charles III distinguished himself this Monday, December 25, with a strong gesture during the second Christmas message of his reign.
As noted in particular The Independent ahead of the broadcast of the message, this is the first time that a British sovereign has addressed his subjects in front of a Christmas tree. vivant », which will then be replanted to promote respect and preservation of the environment. A subject that means a lot to the 75-year-old king.
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“We take care of the earth for the fate of our children’s children”he explained in his video message. “Throughout my life, I have been so delighted to see the growing awareness of the need to protect the earth and nature as the home we all share”also declared Charles III.
A long-time supporter of nature protection, the king remains very committed to this theme despite the reservation linked to his function. As such, he recently gave a speech at the opening of COP28 in Dubai, where he spoke of a “ decisive turning point » for the climate.
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« A Christmas of peace »
In his Christmas speech, Charles III also spoke of the crises sweeping the world, wishing “ a Christmas of peace on earth »« today and always ».
« In a time of increasingly tragic conflict across the world, I pray that we can also do everything in our power to protect each other.”he expressed without directly mentioning the war in Ukraine or the Israel-Hamas war.
Like his mother Elizabeth II before him, Charles III attended the traditional Christmas mass, organized in Sandringham, in the east of England. He was accompanied by the rest of the British royal family, with the exception of Prince Harry and Meghan, who remained in the United States.
Even Prince Andrew, brother of the king now withdrawn from the monarchy – due to his links with the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein and accusations of sexual assault – was present during this religious ceremony.
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