Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Christmas Day message. It seems to me that we need to cherish the values of compassion and reconciliation the way our Lord lived and died." This is the second year running that the king has made his festive address away from a royal residence. The Christmas song that ended the message was sung by a Ukrainian choir formed after Russia's 2022 invasion of their country. The king and other members of the royal family, including Andrew's daughters, attended a Christmas service at St Mary Magdalene Church on Charles's private Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

Source: Philippine Star December 26, 2025 07:28 UTC