Tyler, I don't think I've ever enjoyed one of your videos more. You seem quite, quite different in this one - quieter, more calm, more thoughtful. And I really value your appreciation of our King and his speech. The Queen's Christmas speeches were always wonderful - they do write them themselves - and hers were always delivered in one take with no autocue. I suspect Charles' are the same. The monarch is Head of the Church of England, hence the religious references. Charles has always been very cognisant of other faiths and shows great respect to all. Thank you for your lovely reaction and I wish you all the very best for 2025.
@@Stewart682 I suppose the post-Apartheid ANC government saw our reentry into the Commonwealth as one of the steps back onto the diplomatic world stage from isolation. And we have close cultural ties as a former Dominion and Commonwealth Realm with the UK, not to mention one of our largest trading partners.
@@chadjcrase But it’s not a political statement, it’s a fact. I could go on about the impact of the Commonwealth of Nations and its lack of usefulness for days. Do you imagine people care about chinless Charlie’s Christmas message even in Commonwealth Realms like Australia and Canada like it’s the 50’s? Now imagine how they feel in India.
This isn't just a tradition in the UK, it is a tradition in those Commonwealth countries that have the monarch as head of state. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, and many other countries. I grew up with the Queen's annual Christmas message, and now the King does it. This is my 69th Royal Christmas message. This one was one of the best.
I had the pleasure to meet Prince Charles many years ago. We sat down and chatted for around 15 minutes. Obviously, he didn't know me from a whole in the wall, yet he was kind, asked questions about my life and listened attentively. He also added some humour into our conversation, which made me much more relaxed in our continued discussions. I will always remember his humour, kind words, great smile, questions and attentiveness. He made me feel as though I mattered during our conversation. It is good to see that his Christmas message this year still reflects who I felt he was many years ago. From my perspective, he is a person who has authenticity and integrity.
From Australia 🇦🇺 Me and my family sit around the TV on Boxing Day to watch His Majesty’s Christmas broadcast. As much as we dearly miss her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth II, we can still feel comfort and love from his Majesty King Charles. Have a blessed 2025 all who read this
I was fortunate enough to meet King Charles during a charity event at a care home I worked at. He was sooo nice. After he left out the back way (for security reasons) he passed the laundry room he stopped the car and shook hands and chatted with the staff members. No cameras no reporters, he did because he wanted to. A true gentleman ❤
He’s a good man, those of you who comment negative stuff about him have never met him. He gives his time, he rejects a lot of the privileges he can have, and I can tell you he was amazing with me and my family when we suffered something no human should have to ever endure
To answer Tyler’s question - Yes the Queen did cut away from her speeches to show coverage of special events that she and her family attended in the year.
The early B&W TV speeches didn't, they have always been pre recorded normally at Buckingham Palace, the radio ones by George VI were live from Sandringham and broadcast on all BBC radio frequencies including the World Service, BFBS and recorded to be sent around the Commonwealth. The speech is always kept secret until broadcast at 3 pm GMT on Christmas Day by all the UK TV channels, the Royal Family gathering around a TV at Sandringham to watch. The location being the Fitzrovia Chapel was leaked early this year but not the speech.
King Charles is actually head of the Church of England. As King he is also non political. The message goes out to all the countries of the Commonwealth. Wonderful speech your majesty, very eloquent, thoughtful, and uplifting! God save the King!!!
One of the benefits of living in a constitutional monarchy (🇨🇦🇦🇺🇬🇧🇧🇻🇧🇪🇩🇰🇪🇦🇳🇿🇸🇪, etc) is that political leaders don't fill our holiday periods with trite, partisan "fake" unifying messages. The Christmas Message has always been written by the Monarch him/her self.
And you think what he’s saying isn’t fake? Really? Cmon dude, he lives in a palace and knows nothing about how hard life really is. And if he does, he does nothing about it. Imo.
@@I-Luv-2-HackI admit he probably is out of touch to some degree but Charles was a RN officer who served on multiple vessels in the 1970’s and was a helicopter pilot at RNAS Yeovilton, I’d wager he has more of and understanding of struggle than most people in parliament
@@I-Luv-2-HackThe Royal Family no longer have enough power to make real difference's around the country. If they tried to interfere with policies and politics the government would put them in their place. I do believe his words as the last few years have not been kind to the Royal family and their chronic health issues tend to make you evaluate what's important in life.
@ but that’s my point, if they can’t actually “rule” the land, what’s the point in having them? It’s a nice thing to have sure, but with the state of everything at the moment, they just aren’t practical.
@ there is a debate to be had over the practicality of a constitutional monarchy I agree, although I don’t feel I’m competent or qualified to make a good argument either way. The problem is that the purpose of a constitutional monarchy, namely being a diplomatic figurehead, is at odds with the financial practicality needed to maintain a constitutional monarchy. The only other reason I can think of having one is tradition, but even then that argument has multiple facets to it
I am a Canadian by choice, and serious about my citizenship, and have also served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Also, I have always had great respect for Queen Elizabeth, then Prince, and now King Charles. Those people have truly earned the respect of the people through their never flagging service.
This sums up the advantages of a non-political Head of State to represent the best of the country on the world stage. Charles is a genuinely good man: thoughtful, caring and compassionate, as witnessed by the unbelievable good work done by the charity, The Prince's Trust, he created in the 1970s. Tyler: everything you as an American were *taught* about the British monarchy was wrong - wrong about George III and wrong about pretty much every ruler and/or their consort since then. The first public Lying-in (maternity) hospital was founded by Queen Charlotte after the death of her daughter-in-law in childbirth. The first public figure in the world to apologise for slavery was Prince Albert, the Prince Consort (husband of Queen Victora) in 1840. The British royal family has been concentrating on being a unifying force and promoting family for two centuries - the two exceptions being those who married American divorcees.
King Charles is a true Christian and head of our Church of England in the UK . He has never received good press but, his own light wins out and now he is King his detractors are now on the back foot as King Charles has come into his own . A lovely man .
A personal story from 25 years ago. I worked in a London advertising agency and we partnered with Business in the Community, a charity founded by the then Prince of Wales, to create a topnotch facility for homeless people. When he opened it one Tuesday morning he upturned our carefully prepared schedule because he spent almost of of his time with residents not us suits. His Majesty is a very good king and a fantastic human being.
@@SAABROSS The royal family have not ruled since 1649 so do your history! Diana had bulimia and mental health issues from childhood, caused by her mother leaving her, yet blamed her condidtion on Charles, she threw tantrums when she wanted her own way and sulked for days when she didn't get it, Charles became desperately unhappy and confided in his best friend Camillla, meanwhile she was cheating with many married men, broke up several marriages, and did a VERY public cheap kiss and tell, (telling much of which has been proven to be lies) regardless of how it affected her sons, and after the divorce, spent her time galavanting around the world with various billionaire playboys, while Charles and Queen Elizabeth had the children. She was desperate for attention and would constantly tip off the press as to where she was going to be, they turned up in Paris and it caused th car accident that she died in. Diana wasn't evil, she had a lot of mental illness, she did some good things for charity, but she was certainly not the saintly angel that some people believe her to be. Charles is guilty of being unhapppy in a marriage with an unstable wife, and going back to his one love. HUNDREDS of people knew and were duped by Saville, you fail to recognise the fact that the royals lead very sheltered lives and Saville took advantage of this innocence like he did others. Charles was and is, an incredibly busy man, any interactions with Saville were booked meetings to discuss charities, they didn't go down the pub! Just because you happen to know someone, be it friend, family or aquaintance, doesn't mean you are privey to their sex life and their deviant proclavities, most people have best friends and close family, but we don't sit there discussing our sex life with them! YOU think before you type, because someone that uses assumptions, rumours and gutter press stories about soemone they don't know, and tries to pass them off as fact, is NOT as intelligent as they think they are. 🙄🤡
King Charles is an interesting person. He was a trailblazer regarding our planet. Both King Charles and Catherine (not Kate) The Princess of Wales, were treated for cancer. They are caring, loving people. I am from Canada and believe we are lucky to have them represent the Uk and the Commonwealth. I'll say it on this site also. YOU are not an average American. YOU are interested in learning about other countries. Maybe you could join a Commonwealth Country!
Glad you did this video. The main difference is that our former Queen always sat down for her speech and King Charles is stood up for his speech. 3pm Christmas day wouldn't be the same without this speech.
Your comment demonstrates how there isn’t “one” unified Britain. I have lived in the UK my entire 60 years, and I’ve NEVER watched a Christmas speech by the monarch. Sounds like it’s the pinnacle of your day, yet I have no interest.
As a child late 40s early 50s. Christmas Day was spent with all of the family at Grandma's. The washing up was done by 2-55pm. Grandma sat bolt upright in her chair ready for 3pm. Us young ones had to stop playing with our new toys on the floor. We listened to George VI & later Elizabeth II give their Christmas speeches on the radio. After Grandma died we had Christmas in our own homes but watched the Queen's & more recently the King's speech at 3pm. A Christmas tradition. Thank you for your respectful reaction.
Not only His Majesty, but HRH The Princess of Wales, and Sarah, Duchess of York all had cancer treatments this year. Not certain about Sarah, but The King himself has not yet completed his treatment. As a result, there is much concern in his family, and the Commonwealth, for his health.
The King is head of theChurch of England, which you would know as the Anglican church, which is why he has religious commentary in his speech. He isn’t a politician so there wasn’t a “state of the nation“ commentary, other than to say that, basically, good won out over evil in the disruptions we had in towns across England in the summer, caused by a “terrorist“ who shot and killed three young girls. I think it was a decent speech, and he wasn’t trying to win votes by the comments that he made. That’s what is good about the monarchy; it is non-political. God bless the king!❤
Good won out over evil ????? dear God ,what happened was out of frustration after 30 years of G rooming G ang cover up and cover up on information about 3 little girls who were NOT shot , and those " good" people who came out after were people like Ricky Jones who was calling for violence and Nick Lowes who has admitted to spreading lies but has walked away free . Wake up
Come off it... You are asleep on your feet. It's his mind control (government) which is slavery and political. What about Diana? What about Saville!? This is a head crook.
The disruptions were really caused by people who lied on social media, blaming non-Christian recent immigrants, and rousing mobs to attack tose shops and mosques.
There are some people who are sitting in prison due to pleading ‘Guilty’ to taking part in those acts of violent disorder, such as the attempted arson of a hotel which was allegedly housing immigrants, during the summer who are regarded with esteem by some in this country.
A TRADITION IN CANADA, and in the rest of the COMMONWEALTH. King Charles is OUR KING also (and most Canadians looked forward to the Queen's Speech, EVERY year, when she was alive) now, we look forward to The King's Speech at Christmas time every year. King Charles is also the HEAD OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND -- since his CORONATION; as Queen Elizabeth was, before him. 🍁 The real Royal Family LEAD by the King, and Queen go out on a daily basis to meet with ALL kinds of people in the UK and within the Commonwealth Countries; a little less in 2024, because HE was being treated for his Cancer, as his Daughter-in-Law, CATHERINE, the Princess of Wales, and wife of the King's oldest Son: Prince William, (the FUTURE KING) Catherine was also treated for Cancer for MANY MONTHS in 2024. The Civil unrest was due to the Palestinian Communities rioting in major cities in the UK, as they did in Canada also: and still are almost every weekend.
The press continues to call the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton. I see this as a denegration of her. She is Catherine, Princess of Wales. Informally she may be called Catherine Wales. The Royal family (direct descendents of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip) do not use their surname of Mountbatten Windsor if they hold a title. Their title functions as their surname i.e. Sophie Edinburgh is the Duchess of Edinburgh, wife of Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh, their children Louise and James are entitled to be Princess and Prince but their parents didn't want them to take these titles at the time of their birth. Louise Edinburgh is Lady Louise Mountbatten Windsor and James is Earl of Wessex. A son can use his father's minor title. All the rubbish about Harry and Megan's son not having a title from birth he was entitled to use his father's minor title of Earl of Dumbarton. Apparently Meghan didn't want him to have it as it has the word dumb in it
Growing up, watching the Queen's Christmas msg was a family tradition. The monarch is the head of the Church of England; their Christmas message has always and will always reference religion. And service is often the theme of the message.
Thr head of the Christain church, his mother was. Heis supposed to be the "defender of thr faith" .. He said "defender of faith", all faiths, including Islam. He visits muslim countries, people are on their best behaviour. He is shown shaking hands with the lobely muslim people who ate westernised. Is he out there in the urban areas, where women ate being raped & murdered on a daily basis, children being murdered and stabbed, girls age 6 being made to marry 30 year old men. He is all protected in one of his castles, now moved into Sandringham, he does NOT know what it's like to live in the average urban areas. Nobody came together, everyone is at war with each other. There is no good aftermath, He is a pratt and always will be, he is WEF and loves Starmer. And I have been a monarchist all my life.
He doesn’t talk about the state as he is not allowed to be political, so he concentrates on celebrating and serving others and the values he holds dear. He is the Head of the Church of England and has a strong faith of his own, though he is known for encouraging those of all faiths and none to work together.
Yes throughout England's long history the royal family has been connected with which ever form of Christianity the people and the monarchy followed at the time.
The civil unrest was not about Palestinians demonstrating, it was right wing fascists attacking mosques and hostels for immigrants following the murder of 3 little girls at a dance class in the North West seaside town of Southport. Rumours were spread that the murderer was a Muslim immigrants, so these neo Nazi thugs started rioting. In fact, the young man involved had been born in Britain, in Cardiff, Wales and his family came from Rwanda and were Christian. He seems to be mentally disturbed. The local people got together next day to tidy up and repair the broken buildings and the mosque people supplied food for them. It was a very heartening sight. But it had nothing to do with Palestine.
The Xmas Speech is ALWAYS reflecting on the year & never ever political. Its nice to see photos/ videos inserted & Queen Elizabeth did this too. The Princess of Wales & The King have BOTH had cancer treatments. Not a scare but hopefully curative treatments. And so have I a few years ago. God save King Charkes! Happy New Year to you all.
@wrorchestra1, The queen made SEVERAL Official Speeches over the Radio BEFORE 1957. HER MOST FAMOUS SPEECH was on her 21st Birthday, pledging to WORK for ALL OF HER YEARS, FOR HER COUNTRY, and for THE COMMONWEALTH; she certainly fulfilled that oath, and then some. 🍁
I have met the King he was patron of the hospice where I worked when he was Prince of Wales he is a lovely caring man. The patients and their families loved his visits he spoke to each patient and any family with them his visits were always private no press no photo opportunities. The hospice buzzed for days after his visits he gave all the patients such a lift for that alone I will always admire him
So you think that makes him a great man? You are seriously deluded 😂 Jimmy savile was a really nice man, he used to do similar. Why do folks like you act like you even know these people because once they done something that was considered nice? Fools believe anything
I always loved the Queen's Christmas messages & especially her COVID. -And I'm Scottish, lol-- In this one, I believe the King is truly speaking from the heart in his beautiful message, especially considering both the King & Princess Kate are both battling cancer. Yes the Monarchy is tied extensively to the Church. Hope to see more of Britian or Scotland 👍
It is well to remember that many members of the UK royal family have seen active service. Charles father served in the royal navy during & after WWII & his mother drove an ambulance during the blitz. His Grandmother refused to leave London During the blitz because most of the people who lived around the East End Docks were in no position to so do. It is also well to remember that the UK royals are connected by blood as well as marriage with most of the crowned heads (as was) of Europe.
@@seacrow53 I am not a royalist as such but even I have noticed that he does have a nasty habit of upsetting his family - & then there is Charles wayward son. Camila has also been throwing her weight around so she has been deposed from Royal privilege & duty & Anne has been promoted. Every family has a story - not least the UK Royals. Best wishes for the New Year.
I'm neither a Christian nor a royalist, but this Christmas speech from the Head of State of the UK is in stark contrast to that of the soon-to-be HoS of the USA..
As an English person i respect the absolute respect you have shown to the message given by the King. Ultimately he is just a person like anyone who has a positive outlook on the state of the modern world.
The Royal family are a religious family and the values and teachings from the Bible are always present in their Christmas messages. The messages on a whole are a look back on the year, important events and giving thanks and showing gratitude to those who help others. I watched it on Christmas day and was left feeling warm and uplifted.
@UNVAXXEDt-m7xI'm not quite sure why you watched this as it really doesn't sound like your kind of thing. Or is it you just like trying to wind up people who do like watching?
An adulterer who treated his first wife like shit, using and abusing her purely to get his heir and a spare, and then he tossed her away like garbage. A man who had a mistress throughout his entire marriage. A man who broke his promise to his mother and made his whore Queen. This mockery of a man, an abuser, a liar and a hypocrite, is now Head of the Church and Defender of the Faith. He makes our country a joke.
Speak for yourself, but kindly do not presume to speak for others. "We" most certainly do NOT love that ghastly family, in fact recent polls show that 45% of Brits place little or no importance on the royals, and a large number of the 45% want to abolish the monarchy.
i don't think they were referring to that 45%. "we" can just as easily mean them, their family and friends. no reason to get all bent out of shape about it
It’s the monarch’s personal Christmas message. He can say whatever he wants and writes it himself. Part of its purpose is to uplift his subjects and connect with them.
Tyler I just came across this and find it so interesting how you perceive our Royal Family. I'm not a massive royalist but I absolutely appreciate and respect them. They are there to serve and serve they do! They are the epitomy of traditional British values which at present, we are fighting to keep. Happy New Year.
@@malcolmstockbridge2569 Part of the faith, yes...but other religions don't think Jesus is God. I don't belong to any religion so I could be wrong of course.
An unintentional pun I suspect, Tyler, when commenting about the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. "I think I missed the boat on this...". Also the monarch has the titular title of head of the Church of England, hence the religious messages in the King's/Queen's speech. Also I wonder why you've never visited the UK and recorded your findings - that would make a great series of videos. Keep up the good work, you're a channel I watch regularly. Very insightful commentary.
it's neither lovely nor neutral how in Britain, WW2 and worship of its mythologised version is used to put down and sneer at all the generations after it.
even better, did you ever hear the story about when the Queen and her protection officer ran into a pair of American hikers on one of those trails and the hikers had no CLUE who she was, so she and her protection officer had some fun with them and never told them who they were REALLY talking to. GREAT story.
@@seacrow53They took selfies with the Queen and her officer using a film camera and the Queen joked that they will be surprised when they get their photos developed and she is identified.
Being the longest serving Prince of Wales, Charles has done some incredible things for which he has little credit. Being King hes had to hardest shoes to follow. On top of that Being diagnosed with cancer and then Catherine PoW battling her own cancer has been devastating. Lets hope 2025 is a little happier for all xx
There have been NO announcements with regard the type of cancer his majesty is suffering from. He does not have pancreatic cancer as far as anybody knows other than his doctors and closest family and somehow I don't think you fall into either category shirlgirlc
Our King is kind and caring and He is trying hard to get in with being a King to our Great Britain. I know a lot of people disregard Him as their King. The Bible tells us to pray for Kings and those in authority also it says not to touch the head of God's annointed and that is King Charles.
I live in the UK. For many years watching the Queen's speech at christmas was part of every families plans. It's not as popular now, but it's still watched by many millions in all the commonwealth countries. This one was quite refreshing to be honest. The Queen was dearly loved, but she was clearly struggling at times in her last few years and it kind of showed. There was always cutaway segments showing the Queen at charitable events but once she was into her nineties, they started being more commonly cutaways of other members of the royal family, as she reduced her duties. To be fair to King Charles III - this one was really well written and thought out, with regard to events in the UK this year. I would guess he has a scriptwriter, but he will have decided what the general theme of the speech would be and informed them of which particular issues he wanted to highlight. Though it pains me a little to say it - he delivered it with more emotion and it sounded more like his own words than the last few that Queen Elizebeth II did. I'm not a huge royalist, but I usually have a watch of the speech and I can confirm this was one of the best in the last few years.
King Charles is head of the Church of England so of course the element of Christianity in his speech is expected. As for the footage of him at various events, the royal family have multiple royal engagements every week, that's just part of their job and role within the British monarchy
Traditionally, if you wish, many people watch the King's Speech, timed to be on TV following our main Christmas Day Lunch. You could listen to many many more going back for decades.
There is a line in one of the old UK Public Service announcements that is always worth remembering, 'Just because it isn't happening here, doesn't mean that it isn't happening.' Also on Remembrance Sunday all veterans & serving military personnel are honoured, axis & allies alike. All of those that die or are permanently damaged for a country or for a principle would surely have preferred to have lived for the same. Most of Europe was traumatised by two world wars & by the subsequent economic effects. NATO was an agreement that Member states would never again turn against each other & the EC/EEC/EU was the 'Peace through prosperity' initiative that has maintained peace in Europe for longer than at any time in recorded history. Now more than 27 countries are member states & more are waiting in the wings to qualify for membership. Once poorer countries are economically stable thanks to funds made available from more affluent member states & are themselves better placed to make a significant contribution. From each according to their means & to each according to their needs is the maxim while still operating a regulated capitalist system. Balance! Moderation in all things. More people benefit & fewer suffer deprivation. Just as with NATO if one member EU state is threatened the other member states will offer tangible support. Ukraine is not yet an EU member but Putins expansionist ambitions threaten those that are (especially the Baltic & the Nordic nations). Solidarity is the name of the game. The whole of Europe & elsewhere is beefing up their military (even the famously neutral & non EU countries) in case the worst should happen. Another Cold War situation seems to be the best case scenario & I am old enough to remember the last one & the arms race it engendered. Arms manufacturers & dealers will be the only winners. Sigh. I normally sign off with cheers but I am not currently feeling very cheery. Best wishes to all.
I understand your sentiment completely, but we can't give up , if so the ' battle' is already won. I don't know you but I would give you a hug if I could- it doesn't change anything but it's human - we can't lose sight of that fact . I am the daughter of parents who lived through the 2WW and who remembers very clearly the cold War.
@@cindz4618 I remember it too...AND the Cuban missel crisis...I was a child smart enough to understand what was going on and I was scared to death (am in Canada).
@@seacrow53 I was a very young child at the time of the Cuban missile crisis. I didn't understand it at 4 years old, but I could feel my mother's fear and concern even though she tried her best to hide it. The world was holding its breath. Thanks are due to JFK for his strong leadership.
@@cindz4618 Thank you. I accept your virtual hug & return it whole heartedly. My grandparents lived through two world wars & the great depression by dint of keeping chickens & rabbits & growing fruit & vegetables. Fewer people now have access to a garden or an allotment so digging for victory is no longer an option even if time were available for for people working two jobs on zero hour contracts or commuting to work. I am involved with the campaign to return the UK to the protections offered by the EU but am well aware that I will not live long enough to see that happy day. Although I am not cheerful given that there is war in Eastern Europe, the Middle East & elsewhere & the USA is currently intent n spreading the misery even further afield I am determined to work for the common good in any small capacity that I can for as long as I can. Thank you again for your kind words. There are not words enough to express how much the sentiment is appreciated. Please accept my very best wishes for the coming year & beyond.
@@seacrow53 Hi from the UK. I am 75 years old today (01 01 2025) & like you have lived all my life with the very real threat of nuclear war ever in mind. My family got our first television when I was 7 years old & news footage about the effects of the nuclear holocaust as it was termed in Hiroshima & Nagasaki & the concentration camp holocausts were broadcast. We were made to understand the consequences of war to civilian as well as military personnel. Since then the effects on whole communities health due to the failure of nuclear power plants has been less well publicised. Remember 3 Mile Island, the Ukraine disaster that affected even the UK because of the trade winds, & in the UK there was Whinscale (I was stationed at Whitehaven for a teaching practise so got the information from the locals). The USA population are deprived of information which directly impacts their lives & were shocked by the Twin Towers incident. Promoting a feel good factor is all very well but it does not motivate people to improve their collective lot. IMO. Hopefully we will both live to see saner heads prevail & the threat of a 3rd world war fizzle out. Take care of yourself, & Canada, meanwhile & have happy new year.
We in the UK and the Commonwealth have witnessed an annual speech from our late Queen for most of our lifetimes. She was always thoughtful, positive and speaking about us, the common people. Charles is his own man of course and this was somewhat more religious than I've seen before, but well thought out, well delivered and relevant to all. The role and duty of te monarch and the Royal family is to do good works for the country and commonwealth without EVER commenting on political matters. Charles has been quite ill (we don't know the details, as has Princess Kate. He shares that with us without seeking sympathy but recognising that it is a common experience that 50% of us will share. He doesn't mention that our National health has been starved of funding and resources by our previous government but he does praise and thank those in the NHS for what they do for us all in the most trying of times. He's a good king, and I doubt that a politician could do the same job half as well. That's why we don't want a republic!
Since 1535 in the reign of Henry 8th the Monarch has taken the title of Head of the Church of England ('The Act of Supremacy'). Thus Charles still has a role in promoting Christian values of service, compassion, fellowship, love and tolerance. As Prince of Wales, Charles for several years made it very clear that he intended when King to intwerpret his ancient role of 'Defender of THE Faith' as being one of 'Defender of ALL faiths'. In this way, Charles is concerned to enlarge his inherited role in relation to the Anglican community to encompass 'spiritual' seeking in all traditions across the global Commonwealth. The title 'Defensor Fidei' (Defender of the Faith') was bestowed on Henry VIII by the Pope prior to the split from Rome when Henry wanted his marriage annuled. Henry had written a polemic against Luther!. King Charles in his multi-faith role spends much time visiting mosques, temples, gurdwaras, churches and synagogues to foster community spirit across Britain and the Commonwealth. The Monarch is not expected to comment directly on politics (it is a strong customary taboo,) but his role is to rise above partisan politics in the inmerests of the common good. His duty is to act as a living symbol of national unity. This Royal activity became particularly pronounced in World War II when the family chose to remain in London rather than be transported to the safe haven of Canada. This meant being here during the blitz in 1940. And in the post war period the Royal family - throughout its own family crises - has on the whole still remained alongside the British people as a prevailing symbol of continuity and unity throughout the ups and downs of national life: the economic difficulties, the scandals (including within the Royal family itself), bitter debates over Brexit. the losses of life in the pandemic, Still endures the monarchy.
You didn't hear the speech that I heard, then. A former chaplain to the late Queen actually entitled his piece on this speech as "A Declaration of Civil War?"
The King is a man who's only power is through his personality what can you do to provide hope and joy for the world , his is also the nominal head of the church of England
Strictly speaking the former "Kate Middleton" is now Princess William of Wales. And FYI George Washington described himself as a member of the Church of England even after he took up arms against his King.
The Prince's Charities, supported by The Prince's Charities Foundation, is based in the United Kingdom and comprises 19 organisations of which Charles is patron or president, 18 of which were founded personally by him.
The UK monarchy is very hard working. Princess Anne has supported her brother all her life & has been recognised by him recently for that. Charles has deposed his wife (Camila) & promoted his sister Anne.
Whether he is a king or not, uppermost he is Head of State of the UK so it should come as no surprise he does all the ceremonial things that he is supposed to. No politics. That is the difference between a country which separates the offices of state and government. It works well as he represents everyone irrespective of political bias.
@davidmalarkey1302, You forgot to mention, that Tyler is more than making up for that omission NOW. THE UK, and the Soldiers from the Commonwealth Countries were in WW I ‐ from 1914 to 1917 (some could not return home to Canada until 1919, because of their ongoing Hospital care, and the Complications of the Spanish Flu. The UK and the Soldiers from the Commonwealth Countries were in World War II -- from 1939 -- until 1945, unless their wounds were too bad for early release, and the were in the hospitals longer. Directly after the Soldiers returned Home; War broke out in Korea, and those who were able, went right back to war from 1950, to 1953. 🍁
Queen Elizabeth speeches were always relevant and the point of the speech is to summarize the events of the year and recognitions and accolades accordingly.
There are lot of US forces there in France for 'D' Day along with heads of State from everywhere. Not a 'little homage'. This is the annual Christmas recorded message from our Monarch, for decades on Christmas Day every year. On any subject they wish. NOT a speech....just a message. Different and personal to us all.
Remember too, that the Monarch has no association with politics. Whoever they are, left or right, his Prime Minister represents the views of the majority of Britons.
There is no conclusive documentary evidence or mention of the date of Jesus' birth in the Bible so therefore Christmas isn't his birthday and just another holiday that was taken over by Christians as it was Yule hence why supermarkets still sell Yule log chocolate cakes, just to note this is my take on it and I have no issue with other people beliefs or their take on Christmas day and when the Christ was born.
The King is not affiliated with any political party, the head of state is not allowed to get involved with politics and also not allowed to make any political remarks, he or she must stay neutral when it comes to political decisions.
@@DavidZ4-gg3dmWell he did mention it, just specifically the people who helped in the aftermath rather than the people rioting, who were quite frankly idiots who didn't wait for any facts.
Which is rubbish considering Charlie has lobbied Prime Ministers and Ministers for decades trying to influence political decisions. A collection of his political letters has even been published. The whole monarchy is a farce.
The King himself is a veteran having served in the Royal Navy where he rose to command of his own ship. It is normal for male members of the Royal family to serve in the armed forces and to put themselves in harm's way when called upon, Prince Andrew for example flew a helicopter in the Falklands war to decoy missiles away from ships that were targeted and Prince Harry more recently was on active service in the middle east.
lets not talk about Bunker Harry. since "Active Service" isnt generally spent in a heavily guarded bunker playing computer games, and having vital manpower wasted on keeping his sorry self safe
Tyler! I have been watching you all year! I absolutely love your open honest thoughts and curiosity about the UK. So interesting for me to see it melts my heart! I live in Wales by the way! I find myself talking back to you as I watch your videos 😂 You have to come to the UK one day! Thankyou for a fabulous channel and constant new videos! Happy 2025 🎉
Just a little additional information there are certain topics and subjects the Royal family and Especially the King is not allowed/ or it is agreed he wont comment on. Due to our history the royals remain neutral on directly political topics (for example elections, parliament etc. For example when dealing with issue like climate which he has strong views, he has to be very careful to avoid where it transects government policy unless there is some agreement with parliament.
Tyler, it’s his Christmas message, of course Jesus is included, it’s His Birthday and He came to save us, to teach us how to live so we can be saved. King Charles is the Head of the Church of England so his message focuses on what Christmas is really about, not Santa Claus and reindeer and shopping! After all, at the end of your life, where do you want to spend Eternity? You have two options. Pick the right one and stick with it. I’ve known King Charles’s sense of humour and personality for most of my life, because he’s been around since I was born. He even lived in Australia for a few years and has been here many times in his life. He was a big fan of The Goons, so was I! He was as quick witted as his Mother, Queen Elizabeth II! He has waited a very long time to take over the role of the King and he’s feeling his age. Just as well Prince William is ready to step up when the time comes. We shall see how Charles’ health continues. God save the King! 🙏
I don´t particularly like the King but he´s a very broadly educated person with many passions such as environmental issues, economics, architecture, gardening, public welfare and also politics - the latter of which of course he´s not allowed to express publicly. However, when he talks about the victims of D-day he surely refers firstly to the british soldiers who participated in that battle. What concerns religion you should know that the King is also the head of the Church of England.
@JenniferRussell-qw2co Except that that only applies to the Church of England and not to the churches in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Nor does it apply to any of the many Catholics anywhere in the UK. It is a complete anachronism, unrepresentative of most British people and smacks of theocracy. There should be complete separation of the church and the state.
@@alicemilne1444 Charles is now trying to incorporate to being the Defender of Faiths - plural. To include all faiths due our country now being so diverse. Long up hill struggle as you yourself have put it. Damned if does and damned if he doesn't. Can't win can he? As he said all religions have a basic truth that we should all come together. Some people are too dumb to see it. He has the vision but whether he will succeed is another matter. Peoples attitudes need to change. Where has kindness gone - it starts at home. Open your blinkered eyes.
@@alysonhopkins2037 I did not say it was an uphill struggle. And I personally think his attempt to self-declare as "defender" of other faiths is misguided. Kindness and community spirit do not depend on religion. And census data shows that more and more people are stating that they have no religion. Not surprising with all the horrendous scandals, hypocrisy and cover-ups of the last few decades.
@alicemilne1444 your attitude is why we have division instead of the Kings' view to try and work together. Taking the negative rather than the positive. While people have your attitude he will never achieve it. Closing down now and will not reply again.
The reigning King or Queen of the UK is also the head of the Anglican Church (AKA Church of England) - that's why there was controversy when Charles married Camilla, because Camilla was Roman Catholic (i.e. the original Christian denomination which Henry Viii split from). The King/Queen's speech cannot be political, because the reigning monarch legally is not allowed to take a side in politics (they're just a political figurehead), but it can be religious, because they are the official Head of a christian denomination.
Very good indeed 👌...... i hope you and your family and all close to you have had an exemplary Christmas and have an absolutely prosperous and pain free and amazing new year from across the pond 😊 🙏 🥳 🎉
Just FYI.. we, in the UK, really don't like the Princess of Wales being referred to by her former name. She has not been called Kate Middleton since she married Prince William. If you don't like calling her the P o W you can quite legitimately call her Princess Catherine or even Princess Kate. Calling her Kate Middleton is considered extremely disrespectful. Have a happy new year.
Doesn't bother me at all, you don't speak on my behalf when you say "we, in the UK". The British press, to this day, regularly refer to her as Kate Middleton, don't know how you haven't noticed.
@graemey How unobservant of me! I've certainly seen her referred to as Kate in newspapers. But not as Kate Middleton. Which papers have you seen that in?
@@barrymiller3385 The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, The Daily Mirror, Metro, regional newspapers. Just about every British newspaper with an online presence.
From Canada -- watching this is a part of Christmas Day for my family. "The King's Christmas message ... is a broadcast made by the sovereign of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms to the Commonwealth of Nations each year at Christmas. The tradition began in 1932 with a radio broadcast by King George V via the British Broadcasting Corporation's Empire Service. The message is broadcast on television, radio, and the Internet via various providers. It is usually broadcast at 15:00 GMT on Christmas Day. Unlike some other speeches, such as the King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament which is written by the government, the Christmas speech is a personal message written by the monarch with input from their spouse and direct advisors."
I have nothing against Camilla, I don't mind her at all, but I cannot get my head around her being the Queen. Every time anyone refers to "the Queen", my mind immediately flies to Elizabeth II. At the beginning of this video, when Charles said "the Queen and I" or whatever it was, I was really puzzled and thought, wait, is this an OLD speech? Then I realised he meant Camilla, not his mother...
She was with us for so long, and most of us grew up with her being the Queen. So I understand that your mind would immediately picture the late monarch when the Queen is mentioned. But I suppose people have got used to the changes before when a new monarch and their spouse are crowned. Unfortunately for the king, he follows a 70-year reign, so it is even harder for his wife to use the title we all associate with someone else.
@@wudgee There's a great paragraph on Camilla's wikipedia page that explains her titles far better than I ever could, especially why she is styled as queen rather than queen consort.
The Monarch is the Head of the church and head of State in The UK & The Commonwealth which I believe which 56 countries are a part of. The Speech is usually a summary of the year always acknowledging and paying respect to all those that contribute in helping others. Royalty is about duty & service until they die basically. Queen Elizabeth was still carrying out Royal Duties two days before she passed. The King resuming Royal Duties even while receiving ongoing cancer treatment. Catherine Princess of Wales has finished her chemotherapy and both seem to be doing well 🙏🏼🙏🏼. We are lucky to have Our Royal Family. The continuity, traditions, are very reassuring in a world where it’s all about self gratification self promotion for personal gain. The Royal Family shines a light on the thousands of charities they help , the helpers volunteers not on themselves. Unlike politicians & celebrities. God save the K8ng Long Live the K8ng. ❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Charles's main role is to serve this nation and the Commonwealth. Our Monarchs should not comment on ANYthing political. The King or Queen 'reigns'.....they do NOT 'rule' which is what Parliament's job is.
Actually her name will remain Middleton when not referring to her position. It seems odd but she does keep her maiden name as only people of royal blood (born with the name) can have the family name Mountbatten-Windsor. Wales isn’t a surname but, again, a description. It does go against normal transmission of family names but it was to avoid power and influence being diluted in any way 😊
King Charles founded the Prince's Trust (now the Kings Trust: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Trust) ; farms land, loves gardening and supports artisans? He also goes out once a year to eastern europe - Romania; where he has helped with the development with a particular region and there are no camera's.
Tyler, I don't think I've ever enjoyed one of your videos more. You seem quite, quite different in this one - quieter, more calm, more thoughtful. And I really value your appreciation of our King and his speech. The Queen's Christmas speeches were always wonderful - they do write them themselves - and hers were always delivered in one take with no autocue. I suspect Charles' are the same. The monarch is Head of the Church of England, hence the religious references. Charles has always been very cognisant of other faiths and shows great respect to all. Thank you for your lovely reaction and I wish you all the very best for 2025.
Yes...agree. A refreshing change to see him quiet and thoughtful, instead of overacting and manically laughing at everything.
Not just for the UK, it's for the whole Commonwealth.
No it’s for Commonwealth nations that still have him as monarch we in the Commonwealth Republics don’t give a shit.
@@seamonster936 1. It is, nevertheless, for the WHOLE Commonwealth and 2. Then why the F are you still in the Commonwealth?
@@seamonster936 That's a very crude way to make a political statement, but well done...I guess.
@@Stewart682 I suppose the post-Apartheid ANC government saw our reentry into the Commonwealth as one of the steps back onto the diplomatic world stage from isolation. And we have close cultural ties as a former Dominion and Commonwealth Realm with the UK, not to mention one of our largest trading partners.
@@chadjcrase But it’s not a political statement, it’s a fact. I could go on about the impact of the Commonwealth of Nations and its lack of usefulness for days. Do you imagine people care about chinless Charlie’s Christmas message even in Commonwealth Realms like Australia and Canada like it’s the 50’s? Now imagine how they feel in India.
This isn't just a tradition in the UK, it is a tradition in those Commonwealth countries that have the monarch as head of state. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, and many other countries. I grew up with the Queen's annual Christmas message, and now the King does it. This is my 69th Royal Christmas message. This one was one of the best.
Yes. Charles is much more relaxed in front of a camera than was his esteemed mother.
@@MazzaEliLi7406 he's to relaxed and is talking about things he shouldn't talking about on TV .
@@CorinnePage-gg6lm IYO. We are all entitled to them you know - provided that they do not incite hatred or provoke civil unrest. Cheers.
I had the pleasure to meet Prince Charles many years ago. We sat down and chatted for around 15 minutes. Obviously, he didn't know me from a whole in the wall, yet he was kind, asked questions about my life and listened attentively. He also added some humour into our conversation, which made me much more relaxed in our continued discussions. I will always remember his humour, kind words, great smile, questions and attentiveness. He made me feel as though I mattered during our conversation. It is good to see that his Christmas message this year still reflects who I felt he was many years ago. From my perspective, he is a person who has authenticity and integrity.
Hole or whole in the wall?
I have also been lucky enough to speak with him on two occasions, although for less time. I found him to be a very genuine person.
From Australia 🇦🇺 Me and my family sit around the TV on Boxing Day to watch His Majesty’s Christmas broadcast. As much as we dearly miss her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth II, we can still feel comfort and love from his Majesty King Charles. Have a blessed 2025 all who read this
I was fortunate enough to meet King Charles during a charity event at a care home I worked at. He was sooo nice. After he left out the back way (for security reasons) he passed the laundry room he stopped the car and shook hands and chatted with the staff members. No cameras no reporters, he did because he wanted to. A true gentleman ❤
He’s a good man, those of you who comment negative stuff about him have never met him.
He gives his time, he rejects a lot of the privileges he can have, and I can tell you he was amazing with me and my family when we suffered something no human should have to ever endure
😂 thanks for the laugh
The Monarch's Christmas message is NEVER political but is meant to be thoughtful, thankful & hopeful to unite people in a humanitarian way.
Why does Charles think there's a war in C Europe?
Maybe he's heard about what's going on in Ukraine? @@DavidZ4-gg3dm
@@DavidZ4-gg3dmhe means Ukraine
@@DavidZ4-gg3dm… because there is one?
Where do you think Ukraine is? It's a European country, the EU is only a small part of Europe
To answer Tyler’s question - Yes the Queen did cut away from her speeches to show coverage of special events that she and her family attended in the year.
The early B&W TV speeches didn't, they have always been pre recorded normally at Buckingham Palace, the radio ones by George VI were live from Sandringham and broadcast on all BBC radio frequencies including the World Service, BFBS and recorded to be sent around the Commonwealth. The speech is always kept secret until broadcast at 3 pm GMT on Christmas Day by all the UK TV channels, the Royal Family gathering around a TV at Sandringham to watch. The location being the Fitzrovia Chapel was leaked early this year but not the speech.
King Charles is actually head of the Church of England. As King he is also non political. The message goes out to all the countries of the Commonwealth. Wonderful speech your majesty, very eloquent, thoughtful, and uplifting! God save the King!!!
One of the benefits of living in a constitutional monarchy (🇨🇦🇦🇺🇬🇧🇧🇻🇧🇪🇩🇰🇪🇦🇳🇿🇸🇪, etc) is that political leaders don't fill our holiday periods with trite, partisan "fake" unifying messages. The Christmas Message has always been written by the Monarch him/her self.
And you think what he’s saying isn’t fake? Really? Cmon dude, he lives in a palace and knows nothing about how hard life really is. And if he does, he does nothing about it. Imo.
@@I-Luv-2-HackI admit he probably is out of touch to some degree but Charles was a RN officer who served on multiple vessels in the 1970’s and was a helicopter pilot at RNAS Yeovilton, I’d wager he has more of and understanding of struggle than most people in parliament
@@I-Luv-2-HackThe Royal Family no longer have enough power to make real difference's around the country. If they tried to interfere with policies and politics the government would put them in their place. I do believe his words as the last few years have not been kind to the Royal family and their chronic health issues tend to make you evaluate what's important in life.
@ but that’s my point, if they can’t actually “rule” the land, what’s the point in having them? It’s a nice thing to have sure, but with the state of everything at the moment, they just aren’t practical.
@ there is a debate to be had over the practicality of a constitutional monarchy I agree, although I don’t feel I’m competent or qualified to make a good argument either way. The problem is that the purpose of a constitutional monarchy, namely being a diplomatic figurehead, is at odds with the financial practicality needed to maintain a constitutional monarchy. The only other reason I can think of having one is tradition, but even then that argument has multiple facets to it
I am a Canadian by choice, and serious about my citizenship, and have also served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.
Also, I have always had great respect for Queen Elizabeth, then Prince, and now King Charles.
Those people have truly earned the respect of the people through their never flagging service.
This sums up the advantages of a non-political Head of State to represent the best of the country on the world stage. Charles is a genuinely good man: thoughtful, caring and compassionate, as witnessed by the unbelievable good work done by the charity, The Prince's Trust, he created in the 1970s.
Tyler: everything you as an American were *taught* about the British monarchy was wrong - wrong about George III and wrong about pretty much every ruler and/or their consort since then. The first public Lying-in (maternity) hospital was founded by Queen Charlotte after the death of her daughter-in-law in childbirth. The first public figure in the world to apologise for slavery was Prince Albert, the Prince Consort (husband of Queen Victora) in 1840. The British royal family has been concentrating on being a unifying force and promoting family for two centuries - the two exceptions being those who married American divorcees.
Y do Americans ALWAYS sound SO condescending about other’s traditions? SO ignorant!
King Charles is a true Christian and head of our Church of England in the UK . He has never received good press but, his own light wins out and now he is King his detractors are now on the back foot as King Charles has come into his own . A lovely man .
A personal story from 25 years ago. I worked in a London advertising agency and we partnered with Business in the Community, a charity founded by the then Prince of Wales, to create a topnotch facility for homeless people. When he opened it one Tuesday morning he upturned our carefully prepared schedule because he spent almost of of his time with residents not us suits.
His Majesty is a very good king and a fantastic human being.
What a out him ruling others? What about Diana? What about Saville? Think before you type.😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@SAABROSSYawn! I knew the Trolls would be out on this one!
@ truth out on this one you mean😎 dry your tears, it’s just a man. Worse than most I may add stop the stupid. It’s a bad look.
@@SAABROSS The royal family have not ruled since 1649 so do your history! Diana had bulimia and mental health issues from childhood, caused by her mother leaving her, yet blamed her condidtion on Charles, she threw tantrums when she wanted her own way and sulked for days when she didn't get it, Charles became desperately unhappy and confided in his best friend Camillla, meanwhile she was cheating with many married men, broke up several marriages, and did a VERY public cheap kiss and tell, (telling much of which has been proven to be lies) regardless of how it affected her sons, and after the divorce, spent her time galavanting around the world with various billionaire playboys, while Charles and Queen Elizabeth had the children. She was desperate for attention and would constantly tip off the press as to where she was going to be, they turned up in Paris and it caused th car accident that she died in. Diana wasn't evil, she had a lot of mental illness, she did some good things for charity, but she was certainly not the saintly angel that some people believe her to be. Charles is guilty of being unhapppy in a marriage with an unstable wife, and going back to his one love. HUNDREDS of people knew and were duped by Saville, you fail to recognise the fact that the royals lead very sheltered lives and Saville took advantage of this innocence like he did others. Charles was and is, an incredibly busy man, any interactions with Saville were booked meetings to discuss charities, they didn't go down the pub! Just because you happen to know someone, be it friend, family or aquaintance, doesn't mean you are privey to their sex life and their deviant proclavities, most people have best friends and close family, but we don't sit there discussing our sex life with them! YOU think before you type, because someone that uses assumptions, rumours and gutter press stories about soemone they don't know, and tries to pass them off as fact, is NOT as intelligent as they think they are. 🙄🤡
@@wellingboroughanddistrictu3a always some toxic person on these things . I think if they ate going to be toxic don’t bother saying anything at all !
King Charles is an interesting person. He was a trailblazer regarding our planet. Both King Charles and Catherine (not Kate) The Princess of Wales, were treated for cancer. They are caring, loving people. I am from Canada and believe we are lucky to have them represent the Uk and the Commonwealth. I'll say it on this site also. YOU are not an average American. YOU are interested in learning about other countries. Maybe you could join a Commonwealth Country!
Our brothers 🇬🇧 🤝 🇨🇦
Glad you did this video. The main difference is that our former Queen always sat down for her speech and King Charles is stood up for his speech. 3pm Christmas day wouldn't be the same without this speech.
Your comment demonstrates how there isn’t “one” unified Britain. I have lived in the UK my entire 60 years, and I’ve NEVER watched a Christmas speech by the monarch. Sounds like it’s the pinnacle of your day, yet I have no interest.
As a child late 40s early 50s. Christmas Day was spent with all of the family at Grandma's. The washing up was done by 2-55pm. Grandma sat bolt upright in her chair ready for 3pm. Us young ones had to stop playing with our new toys on the floor. We listened to George VI & later Elizabeth II give their Christmas speeches on the radio. After Grandma died we had Christmas in our own homes but watched the Queen's & more recently the King's speech at 3pm. A Christmas tradition. Thank you for your respectful reaction.
Not only His Majesty, but HRH The Princess of Wales, and Sarah, Duchess of York all had cancer treatments this year. Not certain about Sarah, but The King himself has not yet completed his treatment. As a result, there is much concern in his family, and the Commonwealth, for his health.
The King is head of theChurch of England, which you would know as the Anglican church, which is why he has religious commentary in his speech. He isn’t a politician so there wasn’t a “state of the nation“ commentary, other than to say that, basically, good won out over evil in the disruptions we had in towns across England in the summer, caused by a “terrorist“ who shot and killed three young girls. I think it was a decent speech, and he wasn’t trying to win votes by the comments that he made. That’s what is good about the monarchy; it is non-political. God bless the king!❤
Good won out over evil ????? dear God ,what happened was out of frustration after 30 years of G rooming G ang cover up and cover up on information about 3 little girls who were NOT shot , and those " good" people who came out after were people like Ricky Jones who was calling for violence and Nick Lowes who has admitted to spreading lies but has walked away free . Wake up
The three little girls were not shot they were knifed to death , eight other girls and two adults were also injured some very seriously.
Come off it... You are asleep on your feet. It's his mind control (government) which is slavery and political.
What about Diana? What about Saville!?
This is a head crook.
The disruptions were really caused by people who lied on social media, blaming non-Christian recent immigrants, and rousing mobs to attack tose shops and mosques.
There are some people who are sitting in prison due to pleading ‘Guilty’ to taking part in those acts of violent disorder, such as the attempted arson of a hotel which was allegedly housing immigrants, during the summer who are regarded with esteem by some in this country.
I enjoyed your candid reaction to this speech. I liked it as well. 🇨🇦 🍁
A TRADITION IN CANADA, and in the rest of the COMMONWEALTH. King Charles is OUR KING also (and most Canadians looked forward to the Queen's Speech, EVERY year, when she was alive) now, we look forward to The King's Speech at Christmas time every year. King Charles is also the HEAD OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND -- since his CORONATION; as Queen Elizabeth was, before him. 🍁
The real Royal Family LEAD by the King, and Queen go out on a daily basis to meet with ALL kinds of people in the UK and within the Commonwealth Countries; a little less in 2024, because HE was being treated for his Cancer, as his Daughter-in-Law, CATHERINE, the Princess of Wales, and wife of the King's oldest Son: Prince William, (the FUTURE KING) Catherine was also treated for Cancer for MANY MONTHS in 2024.
The Civil unrest was due to the Palestinian Communities rioting in major cities in the UK, as they did in Canada also: and still are almost every weekend.
The press continues to call the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton. I see this as a denegration of her. She is Catherine, Princess of Wales. Informally she may be called Catherine Wales. The Royal family (direct descendents of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip) do not use their surname of Mountbatten Windsor if they hold a title. Their title functions as their surname i.e. Sophie Edinburgh is the Duchess of Edinburgh, wife of Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh, their children Louise and James are entitled to be Princess and Prince but their parents didn't want them to take these titles at the time of their birth. Louise Edinburgh is Lady Louise Mountbatten Windsor and James is Earl of Wessex. A son can use his father's minor title.
All the rubbish about Harry and Megan's son not having a title from birth he was entitled to use his father's minor title of Earl of Dumbarton. Apparently Meghan didn't want him to have it as it has the word dumb in it
Americans don't care about such decorum...they are still unashamed rebels to the Crown.
It's bizarre. They didn't keep saying Diana Spencer into the 90s!
Americns don't care about such decorum...they are still, unashamedly, rebels to the Crown.
She was
@UNVAXXEDt-m7xShe was what?
Growing up, watching the Queen's Christmas msg was a family tradition.
The monarch is the head of the Church of England; their Christmas message has always and will always reference religion. And service is often the theme of the message.
Thr head of the Christain church, his mother was.
Heis supposed to be the "defender of thr faith" .. He said "defender of faith", all faiths, including Islam. He visits muslim countries, people are on their best behaviour. He is shown shaking hands with the lobely muslim people who ate westernised.
Is he out there in the urban areas, where women ate being raped & murdered on a daily basis, children being murdered and stabbed, girls age 6 being made to marry 30 year old men.
He is all protected in one of his castles, now moved into Sandringham, he does NOT know what it's like to live in the average urban areas.
Nobody came together, everyone is at war with each other. There is no good aftermath,
He is a pratt and always will be, he is WEF and loves Starmer.
And I have been a monarchist all my life.
I think you need to edit what you're saying. @bee3541-y7s
He doesn’t talk about the state as he is not allowed to be political, so he concentrates on celebrating and serving others and the values he holds dear. He is the Head of the Church of England and has a strong faith of his own, though he is known for encouraging those of all faiths and none to work together.
Is he allowed to mention Southport?
Yes throughout England's long history the royal family has been connected with which ever form of Christianity the people and the monarchy followed at the time.
The civil unrest was not about Palestinians demonstrating, it was right wing fascists attacking mosques and hostels for immigrants following the murder of 3 little girls at a dance class in the North West seaside town of Southport. Rumours were spread that the murderer was a Muslim immigrants, so these neo Nazi thugs started rioting. In fact, the young man involved had been born in Britain, in Cardiff, Wales and his family came from Rwanda and were Christian. He seems to be mentally disturbed. The local people got together next day to tidy up and repair the broken buildings and the mosque people supplied food for them. It was a very heartening sight. But it had nothing to do with Palestine.
Also king of Canada.
No that's Bret Hart
@UNVAXXEDt-m7xgood answer (I’m English) 😂.
giggle @UNVAXXEDt-m7x
@@dawnguard6472Better than King Charles the tampon 😂
The Xmas Speech is ALWAYS reflecting on the year & never ever political. Its nice to see photos/ videos inserted & Queen Elizabeth did this too.
The Princess of Wales & The King have BOTH had cancer treatments. Not a scare but hopefully curative treatments. And so have I a few years ago.
God save King Charkes!
Happy New Year to you all.
Haha, this is the first one of these I’ve watched in years. He did alright didn’t he? Happy New Year Tyler and everyone else!! 🎉
Happy New Year to you too! 🎉
Snap!
I find it so strange that some Americans are surprised that a Christmas message would bring up religion. Is that how far commercialism has stung them?
@wrorchestra1, The queen made SEVERAL Official Speeches over the Radio BEFORE 1957.
HER MOST FAMOUS SPEECH was on her 21st Birthday, pledging to WORK for ALL OF HER YEARS, FOR HER COUNTRY, and for THE COMMONWEALTH; she certainly fulfilled that oath, and then some. 🍁
I have met the King he was patron of the hospice where I worked when he was Prince of Wales he is a lovely caring man. The patients and their families loved his visits he spoke to each patient and any family with them his visits were always private no press no photo opportunities. The hospice buzzed for days after his visits he gave all the patients such a lift for that alone I will always admire him
My commiserations.
That's the difference between the Royals giving - and the Markles taking!
Peeeeeeeedoooooooo! It is Jimmy Savilles best pal. A pure inbred.
So you think that makes him a great man? You are seriously deluded 😂
Jimmy savile was a really nice man, he used to do similar.
Why do folks like you act like you even know these people because once they done something that was considered nice?
Fools believe anything
@@anneg5720 Spot on.
I’m not much of a monarchist but did enjoy this years message which is broadcast on Xmas day at 3pm on all channels
The 'necklace' is an official token of respect, presented to the King and Queen on their arrival.....as in all Commonwealth countries and beyond.
I've respected the King for many decades. He is a good man. I write as an anarchist. My respect has absolutely nothing do do with his social status.
I always loved the Queen's Christmas messages & especially her COVID. -And I'm Scottish, lol-- In this one, I believe the King is truly speaking from the heart in his beautiful message, especially considering both the King & Princess Kate are both battling cancer. Yes the Monarchy is tied extensively to the Church. Hope to see more of Britian or Scotland 👍
It is well to remember that many members of the UK royal family have seen active service. Charles father served in the royal navy during & after WWII & his mother drove an ambulance during the blitz. His Grandmother refused to leave London During the blitz because most of the people who lived around the East End Docks were in no position to so do. It is also well to remember that the UK royals are connected by blood as well as marriage with most of the crowned heads (as was) of Europe.
And of course, there was the red-headed loser's time in Afghanistan....sigh.
@@seacrow53 I am not a royalist as such but even I have noticed that he does have a nasty habit of upsetting his family - & then there is Charles wayward son. Camila has also been throwing her weight around so she has been deposed from Royal privilege & duty & Anne has been promoted. Every family has a story - not least the UK Royals. Best wishes for the New Year.
I'm neither a Christian nor a royalist, but this Christmas speech from the Head of State of the UK is in stark contrast to that of the soon-to-be HoS of the USA..
The main difference is the King is totally NON- POLITICAL.
Trump will be selling his message on hats and Tshirts !
Yes, Trump loves Americans. Charles loves everyone EXCEPT the British.
@@gillianboakes9455 If he was 'non-political', he wouldn't be an active and enthusiastic member of the WEF! He will be our last monarch, hopefully!!
Can't see your soon-to-be-president speaking like this to bring people together, with humility and care.
I agree Trump is in it for himself.
Charlie is a woke idiot , who will end the monarchy , Trump is a far man than that " Out Of Touch Fool "
Hey! King Charles for President! (God knows he'd do a better job than the orange blob.)
By next president do you mean Elon Musk?
@brucehart706 haha looking very possible...
Thank you Tyler, Peace and Love to all in 2025.
As an English person i respect the absolute respect you have shown to the message given by the King. Ultimately he is just a person like anyone who has a positive outlook on the state of the modern world.
The Royal family are a religious family and the values and teachings from the Bible are always present in their Christmas messages.
The messages on a whole are a look back on the year, important events and giving thanks and showing gratitude to those who help others.
I watched it on Christmas day and was left feeling warm and uplifted.
Religious? to Bathomet by any chance?
@UNVAXXEDt-m7xI'm not quite sure why you watched this as it really doesn't sound like your kind of thing. Or is it you just like trying to wind up people who do like watching?
Look for the video of the mountain bikers who bump into the King out walking on his own!
The British Monarch is the Head of the Church of England /Anglican Church (Protestant) created by King Henry 8th
and Defender of the faith.
An adulterer who treated his first wife like shit, using and abusing her purely to get his heir and a spare, and then he tossed her away like garbage.
A man who had a mistress throughout his entire marriage.
A man who broke his promise to his mother and made his whore Queen.
This mockery of a man, an abuser, a liar and a hypocrite, is now Head of the Church and Defender of the Faith.
He makes our country a joke.
There are not always cameras around, the Royal Family does lots of work without publicity. That’s why we love them so much ❤
Tell that to Jeanette Archer!
Speak for yourself, but kindly do not presume to speak for others.
"We" most certainly do NOT love that ghastly family, in fact recent polls show that 45% of Brits place little or no importance on the royals, and a large number of the 45% want to abolish the monarchy.
@@tibetanterrier5463 Yes thank you, I thought all hope was lost. They should not be part of England/Britain
i don't think they were referring to that 45%. "we" can just as easily mean them, their family and friends. no reason to get all bent out of shape about it
@@tibetanterrier5463may I ask where you data come from? I highly doubt 47% of Brits want to abolish the monarchy.
It’s the monarch’s personal Christmas message. He can say whatever he wants and writes it himself. Part of its purpose is to uplift his subjects and connect with them.
Tyler I just came across this and find it so interesting how you perceive our Royal Family.
I'm not a massive royalist but I absolutely appreciate and respect them. They are there to serve and serve they do!
They are the epitomy of traditional British values which at present, we are fighting to keep.
Happy New Year.
What I like as an atheist is whether whatever religion or not average people are doesn't matter at all as the message is the same for everyone.
God literally entering into the World as Jesus is a specifically Christian message.
I agree with the rest, though.
@@chadjcrase Not entirely true....at least a dozen different religions I know of have Jesus as part of their own faith.
@@malcolmstockbridge2569 Part of the faith, yes...but other religions don't think Jesus is God. I don't belong to any religion so I could be wrong of course.
An unintentional pun I suspect, Tyler, when commenting about the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. "I think I missed the boat on this...". Also the monarch has the titular title of head of the Church of England, hence the religious messages in the King's/Queen's speech.
Also I wonder why you've never visited the UK and recorded your findings - that would make a great series of videos. Keep up the good work, you're a channel I watch regularly. Very insightful commentary.
It was a lovely message, whatever side of the fence you are on and what you believe, the King is there as a neutral voice to bring people together.
it's neither lovely nor neutral how in Britain, WW2 and worship of its mythologised version is used to put down and sneer at all the generations after it.
You should check out the King meeting 3 cyclists on the Balmoral estate, you'll see what a lovely man he is.
So was his best mate Jimmy Savile by all accounts
even better, did you ever hear the story about when the Queen and her protection officer ran into a pair of American hikers on one of those trails and the hikers had no CLUE who she was, so she and her protection officer had some fun with them and never told them who they were REALLY talking to. GREAT story.
@@seacrow53They took selfies with the Queen and her officer using a film camera and the Queen joked that they will be surprised when they get their photos developed and she is identified.
Always at 3pm so it comes on after Christmas Dinner/lunch.
It's before my lunch as was the queen de was before my families lunch after the speech I finished cooking lunch and we ate our dinner with a movie
Whether before or after (it can change from year to year), the speech determines when I am allowed my meal!
Every country admires their veterans 🇨🇦
As a Canadian I am so proud to be proud of the commonwealth and to have King Charles as our head of state! Thank you for this!
Being the longest serving Prince of Wales, Charles has done some incredible things for which he has little credit. Being King hes had to hardest shoes to follow. On top of that Being diagnosed with cancer and then Catherine PoW battling her own cancer has been devastating. Lets hope 2025 is a little happier for all xx
Where's the indication that Charles' cancer is pancreatic? It sounds like it's prostate.
@@DavidZ4-gg3dm Ok, let's stop right there with the second guessing. This is about his speech, not his health status.
There have been NO announcements with regard the type of cancer his majesty is suffering from. He does not have pancreatic cancer as far as anybody knows other than his doctors and closest family and somehow I don't think you fall into either category shirlgirlc
It has NEVER been revealed what type of cancer he has....yes a rumour went around that it was pancreatic but there was no basis to it.
It was never announced what sort of cancer he had, except that it was not prostate cancer.
It's nostalgic for many. Memories of still being with family and parents, and sitting around the telly at 3pm on Christmas Day.
Our King is kind and caring and He is trying hard to get in with being a King to our Great Britain. I know a lot of people disregard Him as their King. The Bible tells us to pray for Kings and those in authority also it says not to touch the head of God's annointed and that is King Charles.
I live in the UK. For many years watching the Queen's speech at christmas was part of every families plans. It's not as popular now, but it's still watched by many millions in all the commonwealth countries.
This one was quite refreshing to be honest. The Queen was dearly loved, but she was clearly struggling at times in her last few years and it kind of showed. There was always cutaway segments showing the Queen at charitable events but once she was into her nineties, they started being more commonly cutaways of other members of the royal family, as she reduced her duties.
To be fair to King Charles III - this one was really well written and thought out, with regard to events in the UK this year. I would guess he has a scriptwriter, but he will have decided what the general theme of the speech would be and informed them of which particular issues he wanted to highlight. Though it pains me a little to say it - he delivered it with more emotion and it sounded more like his own words than the last few that Queen Elizebeth II did.
I'm not a huge royalist, but I usually have a watch of the speech and I can confirm this was one of the best in the last few years.
King Charles is the Head of the Church of England.
King Charles is head of the Church of England so of course the element of Christianity in his speech is expected. As for the footage of him at various events, the royal family have multiple royal engagements every week, that's just part of their job and role within the British monarchy
Traditionally, if you wish, many people watch the King's Speech, timed to be on TV following our main Christmas Day Lunch. You could listen to many many more going back for decades.
There is a line in one of the old UK Public Service announcements that is always worth remembering, 'Just because it isn't happening here, doesn't mean that it isn't happening.' Also on Remembrance Sunday all veterans & serving military personnel are honoured, axis & allies alike. All of those that die or are permanently damaged for a country or for a principle would surely have preferred to have lived for the same. Most of Europe was traumatised by two world wars & by the subsequent economic effects. NATO was an agreement that Member states would never again turn against each other & the EC/EEC/EU was the 'Peace through prosperity' initiative that has maintained peace in Europe for longer than at any time in recorded history. Now more than 27 countries are member states & more are waiting in the wings to qualify for membership. Once poorer countries are economically stable thanks to funds made available from more affluent member states & are themselves better placed to make a significant contribution. From each according to their means & to each according to their needs is the maxim while still operating a regulated capitalist system. Balance! Moderation in all things. More people benefit & fewer suffer deprivation. Just as with NATO if one member EU state is threatened the other member states will offer tangible support. Ukraine is not yet an EU member but Putins expansionist ambitions threaten those that are (especially the Baltic & the Nordic nations). Solidarity is the name of the game. The whole of Europe & elsewhere is beefing up their military (even the famously neutral & non EU countries) in case the worst should happen. Another Cold War situation seems to be the best case scenario & I am old enough to remember the last one & the arms race it engendered. Arms manufacturers & dealers will be the only winners. Sigh. I normally sign off with cheers but I am not currently feeling very cheery. Best wishes to all.
I understand your sentiment completely, but we can't give up , if so the ' battle' is already won. I don't know you but I would give you a hug if I could- it doesn't change anything but it's human - we can't lose sight of that fact . I am the daughter of parents who lived through the 2WW and who remembers very clearly the cold War.
@@cindz4618 I remember it too...AND the Cuban missel crisis...I was a child smart enough to understand what was going on and I was scared to death (am in Canada).
@@seacrow53 I was a very young child at the time of the Cuban missile crisis. I didn't understand it at 4 years old, but I could feel my mother's fear and concern even though she tried her best to hide it. The world was holding its breath. Thanks are due to JFK for his strong leadership.
@@cindz4618 Thank you. I accept your virtual hug & return it whole heartedly. My grandparents lived through two world wars & the great depression by dint of keeping chickens & rabbits & growing fruit & vegetables. Fewer people now have access to a garden or an allotment so digging for victory is no longer an option even if time were available for for people working two jobs on zero hour contracts or commuting to work. I am involved with the campaign to return the UK to the protections offered by the EU but am well aware that I will not live long enough to see that happy day. Although I am not cheerful given that there is war in Eastern Europe, the Middle East & elsewhere & the USA is currently intent n spreading the misery even further afield I am determined to work for the common good in any small capacity that I can for as long as I can. Thank you again for your kind words. There are not words enough to express how much the sentiment is appreciated. Please accept my very best wishes for the coming year & beyond.
@@seacrow53 Hi from the UK. I am 75 years old today (01 01 2025) & like you have lived all my life with the very real threat of nuclear war ever in mind. My family got our first television when I was 7 years old & news footage about the effects of the nuclear holocaust as it was termed in Hiroshima & Nagasaki & the concentration camp holocausts were broadcast. We were made to understand the consequences of war to civilian as well as military personnel. Since then the effects on whole communities health due to the failure of nuclear power plants has been less well publicised. Remember 3 Mile Island, the Ukraine disaster that affected even the UK because of the trade winds, & in the UK there was Whinscale (I was stationed at Whitehaven for a teaching practise so got the information from the locals). The USA population are deprived of information which directly impacts their lives & were shocked by the Twin Towers incident. Promoting a feel good factor is all very well but it does not motivate people to improve their collective lot. IMO. Hopefully we will both live to see saner heads prevail & the threat of a 3rd world war fizzle out. Take care of yourself, & Canada, meanwhile & have happy new year.
We in the UK and the Commonwealth have witnessed an annual speech from our late Queen for most of our lifetimes. She was always thoughtful, positive and speaking about us, the common people. Charles is his own man of course and this was somewhat more religious than I've seen before, but well thought out, well delivered and relevant to all. The role and duty of te monarch and the Royal family is to do good works for the country and commonwealth without EVER commenting on political matters. Charles has been quite ill (we don't know the details, as has Princess Kate. He shares that with us without seeking sympathy but recognising that it is a common experience that 50% of us will share. He doesn't mention that our National health has been starved of funding and resources by our previous government but he does praise and thank those in the NHS for what they do for us all in the most trying of times. He's a good king, and I doubt that a politician could do the same job half as well. That's why we don't want a republic!
Since 1535 in the reign of Henry 8th the Monarch has taken the title of Head of the Church of England ('The Act of Supremacy'). Thus Charles still has a role in promoting Christian values of service, compassion, fellowship, love and tolerance. As Prince of Wales, Charles for several years made it very clear that he intended when King to intwerpret his ancient role of 'Defender of THE Faith' as being one of 'Defender of ALL faiths'. In this way, Charles is concerned to enlarge his inherited role in relation to the Anglican community to encompass 'spiritual' seeking in all traditions across the global Commonwealth. The title 'Defensor Fidei' (Defender of the Faith') was bestowed on Henry VIII by the Pope prior to the split from Rome when Henry wanted his marriage annuled. Henry had written a polemic against Luther!. King Charles in his multi-faith role spends much time visiting mosques, temples, gurdwaras, churches and synagogues to foster community spirit across Britain and the Commonwealth. The Monarch is not expected to comment directly on politics (it is a strong customary taboo,) but his role is to rise above partisan politics in the inmerests of the common good. His duty is to act as a living symbol of national unity. This Royal activity became particularly pronounced in World War II when the family chose to remain in London rather than be transported to the safe haven of Canada. This meant being here during the blitz in 1940. And in the post war period the Royal family - throughout its own family crises - has on the whole still remained alongside the British people as a prevailing symbol of continuity and unity throughout the ups and downs of national life: the economic difficulties, the scandals (including within the Royal family itself), bitter debates over Brexit. the losses of life in the pandemic, Still endures the monarchy.
The King is the defender of the faith and is head of the church of england. The King is not allowed to be political.
What bollocks
He just changed that, unless you don't see the agenda here?
"A short window of opportunity....?", WEF.
Well, he just changed that!
You didn't hear the speech that I heard, then. A former chaplain to the late Queen actually entitled his piece on this speech as "A Declaration of Civil War?"
The King is a man who's only power is through his personality what can you do to provide hope and joy for the world , his is also the nominal head of the church of England
The speech is naturally going to have Christianity at its core, as it is the monarch's Christmas message.
Strictly speaking the former "Kate Middleton" is now Princess William of Wales. And FYI George Washington described himself as a member of the Church of England even after he took up arms against his King.
I used to love the Queen’s Christmas message. It made Christmas more special than it already was.
The Prince's Charities, supported by The Prince's Charities Foundation, is based in the United Kingdom and comprises 19 organisations of which Charles is patron or president, 18 of which were founded personally by him.
Yes both King Charles and Katherine Princess of Wales are fighting and beating cancer ❤❤❤
The UK monarchy is very hard working. Princess Anne has supported her brother all her life & has been recognised by him recently for that. Charles has deposed his wife (Camila) & promoted his sister Anne.
Whether he is a king or not, uppermost he is Head of State of the UK so it should come as no surprise he does all the ceremonial things that he is supposed to. No politics. That is the difference between a country which separates the offices of state and government. It works well as he represents everyone irrespective of political bias.
@davidmalarkey1302, You forgot to mention, that Tyler is more than making up for that omission NOW.
THE UK, and the Soldiers from the Commonwealth Countries were in WW I ‐ from 1914 to 1917 (some could not return home to Canada until 1919, because of their ongoing Hospital care, and the Complications of the Spanish Flu.
The UK and the Soldiers from the Commonwealth Countries were in World War II -- from 1939 -- until 1945, unless their wounds were too bad for early release, and the were in the hospitals longer.
Directly after the Soldiers returned Home; War broke out in Korea, and those who were able, went right back to war from 1950, to 1953. 🍁
Queen Elizabeth speeches were always relevant and the point of the speech is to summarize the events of the year and recognitions and accolades accordingly.
There are lot of US forces there in France for 'D' Day along with heads of State from everywhere. Not a 'little homage'. This is the annual Christmas recorded message from our Monarch, for decades on Christmas Day every year. On any subject they wish. NOT a speech....just a message. Different and personal to us all.
Remember too, that the Monarch has no association with politics.
Whoever they are, left or right, his Prime Minister represents the views of the majority of Britons.
Tyler - it's the CHRISTMAS message. You know - CHRIST's birthday and all that. It's not all about Santa Clause!
There is no conclusive documentary evidence or mention of the date of Jesus' birth in the Bible so therefore Christmas isn't his birthday and just another holiday that was taken over by Christians as it was Yule hence why supermarkets still sell Yule log chocolate cakes, just to note this is my take on it and I have no issue with other people beliefs or their take on Christmas day and when the Christ was born.
Wrong that's 6 January
@UNVAXXEDt-m7xthat's the 3 kings in fact....
The King is not affiliated with any political party, the head of state is not allowed to get involved with politics and also not allowed to make any political remarks, he or she must stay neutral when it comes to political decisions.
Is that why he didn't mention Southport?
@@DavidZ4-gg3dmWell he did mention it, just specifically the people who helped in the aftermath rather than the people rioting, who were quite frankly idiots who didn't wait for any facts.
JC is the only King
Yet he is an avid WEF attender
Which is rubbish considering Charlie has lobbied Prime Ministers and Ministers for decades trying to influence political decisions.
A collection of his political letters has even been published.
The whole monarchy is a farce.
The King himself is a veteran having served in the Royal Navy where he rose to command of his own ship.
It is normal for male members of the Royal family to serve in the armed forces and to put themselves in harm's way when called upon, Prince Andrew for example flew a helicopter in the Falklands war to decoy missiles away from ships that were targeted and Prince Harry more recently was on active service in the middle east.
lets not talk about Bunker Harry. since "Active Service" isnt generally spent in a heavily guarded bunker playing computer games, and having vital manpower wasted on keeping his sorry self safe
@@joannagodfrey5111Harry was the pilot of an Apache attack helicopter in Afghanistan. He did two tours and rebelled when he was “bunkered”.
In the UK, we don't have, and have never had, any suckers and losers in any of our armed forces.
Tyler! I have been watching you all year! I absolutely love your open honest thoughts and curiosity about the UK. So interesting for me to see it melts my heart! I live in Wales by the way! I find myself talking back to you as I watch your videos 😂 You have to come to the UK one day! Thankyou for a fabulous channel and constant new videos! Happy 2025 🎉
Loli..I totally agree with every word..well said.
I agree too ! I live in Cardiff, Wales 🏴
Thank you so much and happy 2025 to you as well! 🎉
As a Canadian, I am very proud and happy that King Charles is our head of state.
Tyler..you are right..He is a "stand-up guy"
Just a little additional information there are certain topics and subjects the Royal family and Especially the King is not allowed/ or it is agreed he wont comment on. Due to our history the royals remain neutral on directly political topics (for example elections, parliament etc. For example when dealing with issue like climate which he has strong views, he has to be very careful to avoid where it transects government policy unless there is some agreement with parliament.
Tyler, it’s his Christmas message, of course Jesus is included, it’s His Birthday and He came to save us, to teach us how to live so we can be saved. King Charles is the Head of the Church of England so his message focuses on what Christmas is really about, not Santa Claus and reindeer and shopping! After all, at the end of your life, where do you want to spend Eternity? You have two options. Pick the right one and stick with it. I’ve known King Charles’s sense of humour and personality for most of my life, because he’s been around since I was born. He even lived in Australia for a few years and has been here many times in his life. He was a big fan of The Goons, so was I! He was as quick witted as his Mother, Queen Elizabeth II! He has waited a very long time to take over the role of the King and he’s feeling his age. Just as well Prince William is ready to step up when the time comes. We shall see how Charles’ health continues. God save the King! 🙏
“I sort of missed the boat on D-Day”
Former prime minister Sunak certainly didn’t XD
I don´t particularly like the King but he´s a very broadly educated person with many passions such as environmental issues, economics, architecture, gardening, public welfare and also politics - the latter of which of course he´s not allowed to express publicly. However, when he talks about the victims of D-day he surely refers firstly to the british soldiers who participated in that battle. What concerns religion you should know that the King is also the head of the Church of England.
Happy New Year 2025 from London, UK.
Part of the Monarch's role/title is Defender Of The Faith, very important as the Head Of State
@JenniferRussell-qw2co Except that that only applies to the Church of England and not to the churches in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Nor does it apply to any of the many Catholics anywhere in the UK. It is a complete anachronism, unrepresentative of most British people and smacks of theocracy. There should be complete separation of the church and the state.
@JenniferRussell-qw2co the title Defender of the Faith, was awarded to Henry VIII by the Pope. Henry then broke from the Roman Catholic Church.
@@alicemilne1444 Charles is now trying to incorporate to being the Defender of Faiths - plural. To include all faiths due our country now being so diverse. Long up hill struggle as you yourself have put it. Damned if does and damned if he doesn't. Can't win can he? As he said all religions have a basic truth that we should all come together. Some people are too dumb to see it. He has the vision but whether he will succeed is another matter. Peoples attitudes need to change. Where has kindness gone - it starts at home. Open your blinkered eyes.
@@alysonhopkins2037 I did not say it was an uphill struggle. And I personally think his attempt to self-declare as "defender" of other faiths is misguided.
Kindness and community spirit do not depend on religion.
And census data shows that more and more people are stating that they have no religion. Not surprising with all the horrendous scandals, hypocrisy and cover-ups of the last few decades.
@alicemilne1444 your attitude is why we have division instead of the Kings' view to try and work together. Taking the negative rather than the positive. While people have your attitude he will never achieve it. Closing down now and will not reply again.
The reigning King or Queen of the UK is also the head of the Anglican Church (AKA Church of England) - that's why there was controversy when Charles married Camilla, because Camilla was Roman Catholic (i.e. the original Christian denomination which Henry Viii split from).
The King/Queen's speech cannot be political, because the reigning monarch legally is not allowed to take a side in politics (they're just a political figurehead), but it can be religious, because they are the official Head of a christian denomination.
It’s a Christmas message not a state of the union speech. Our head of state is above politics. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Very good indeed 👌...... i hope you and your family and all close to you have had an exemplary Christmas and have an absolutely prosperous and pain free and amazing new year from across the pond 😊 🙏 🥳 🎉
Wow thank you so much and same to you! 😊
Just FYI.. we, in the UK, really don't like the Princess of Wales being referred to by her former name. She has not been called Kate Middleton since she married Prince William. If you don't like calling her the P o W you can quite legitimately call her Princess Catherine or even Princess Kate. Calling her Kate Middleton is considered extremely disrespectful. Have a happy new year.
Doesn't bother me at all, you don't speak on my behalf when you say "we, in the UK". The British press, to this day, regularly refer to her as Kate Middleton, don't know how you haven't noticed.
@graemey How unobservant of me! I've certainly seen her referred to as Kate in newspapers. But not as Kate Middleton. Which papers have you seen that in?
@@barrymiller3385 The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, The Daily Mirror, Metro, regional newspapers. Just about every British newspaper with an online presence.
@@graemey Very few mainstream UK media orgs refer to her as Middleton in the 2020s.
@@DavidZ4-gg3dm That most definitely isn't true. I have stated the facts. You can choose to ignore them if you so wish, but they are the facts.
From Canada -- watching this is a part of Christmas Day for my family. "The King's Christmas message ... is a broadcast made by the sovereign of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms to the Commonwealth of Nations each year at Christmas. The tradition began in 1932 with a radio broadcast by King George V via the British Broadcasting Corporation's Empire Service. The message is broadcast on television, radio, and the Internet via various providers. It is usually broadcast at 15:00 GMT on Christmas Day. Unlike some other speeches, such as the King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament which is written by the government, the Christmas speech is a personal message written by the monarch with input from their spouse and direct advisors."
I have nothing against Camilla, I don't mind her at all, but I cannot get my head around her being the Queen. Every time anyone refers to "the Queen", my mind immediately flies to Elizabeth II. At the beginning of this video, when Charles said "the Queen and I" or whatever it was, I was really puzzled and thought, wait, is this an OLD speech? Then I realised he meant Camilla, not his mother...
Yes, I've been finding the same and I too have nothing against her. She sounds like 'a good head'.
She was with us for so long, and most of us grew up with her being the Queen. So I understand that your mind would immediately picture the late monarch when the Queen is mentioned. But I suppose people have got used to the changes before when a new monarch and their spouse are crowned. Unfortunately for the king, he follows a 70-year reign, so it is even harder for his wife to use the title we all associate with someone else.
She’s not queen. Queen Elizabeth’s husband was ‘consort’, that’s what Camilla should really be referred as.
@@wudgee There's a great paragraph on Camilla's wikipedia page that explains her titles far better than I ever could, especially why she is styled as queen rather than queen consort.
The Monarch is the Head of the church and head of State in The UK & The Commonwealth which I believe which 56 countries are a part of. The Speech is usually a summary of the year always acknowledging and paying respect to all those that contribute in helping others. Royalty is about duty & service until they die basically. Queen Elizabeth was still carrying out Royal Duties two days before she passed. The King resuming Royal Duties even while receiving ongoing cancer treatment. Catherine Princess of Wales has finished her chemotherapy and both seem to be doing well 🙏🏼🙏🏼. We are lucky to have Our Royal Family. The continuity, traditions, are very reassuring in a world where it’s all about self gratification self promotion for personal gain. The Royal Family shines a light on the thousands of charities they help , the helpers volunteers not on themselves. Unlike politicians & celebrities. God save the K8ng Long Live the K8ng. ❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Have a happy, healthy prosperous new year Tyler 🎉🎊
Thank you! Same to you 😊
Charles's main role is to serve this nation and the Commonwealth. Our Monarchs should not comment on ANYthing political. The King or Queen 'reigns'.....they do NOT 'rule' which is what Parliament's job is.
Her name is NOT Middelton she's MARRIED now she's a Wales now, real name Catherine Princess of Wales
Actually her name will remain Middleton when not referring to her position. It seems odd but she does keep her maiden name as only people of royal blood (born with the name) can have the family name Mountbatten-Windsor. Wales isn’t a surname but, again, a description. It does go against normal transmission of family names but it was to avoid power and influence being diluted in any way 😊
Happy New Year,Tyler x
King Charles founded the Prince's Trust (now the Kings Trust: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Trust) ; farms land, loves gardening and supports artisans? He also goes out once a year to eastern europe - Romania; where he has helped with the development with a particular region and there are no camera's.