The British monarch recorded his annual holiday address from the chapel of a former hospital, rather than from a palace.

King Charles in his Christmas speech chose not to mention Prince Harry, Meghan, or Prince Andrew. Royal expert Dr. Tessa Dunlop interpreted this omission as a clear sign that the King is prioritizing unity and strength within the royal family,

King Charles III spoke about the “uncertainties and anxieties of illness” as he delivered his annual holiday message from a former hospital chapel, a poignant location given the king’s ongoing cancer treatment.