Overview
- In a pre-recorded address from Westminster Abbey, the King framed life as a shared pilgrimage and urged compassion, unity and resilience.
- The broadcast closed with a Ukrainian carol performed by Songs for Ukraine and the Royal Opera Chorus, signaling support for Ukraine.
- Footage in the program highlighted recent royal engagements, including Princess Anne’s visit to Ukraine, and featured a surprise piano duet by Catherine and Princess Charlotte.
- Earlier, Charles, Queen Camilla and the wider family attended the traditional service at St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham and greeted crowds after the service.
- Family tensions remained visible as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continued without titles after October actions by the King, while the Sussexes spent Christmas privately in Montecito with Meghan sharing a personal holiday note via her As Ever newsletter.