King Charles Christmas Day 2024 speech in full as nation pauses to listen King Charles has used his Christmas Day speech to thank those who have supported him as he was treated for cancer this year.
In the pre-recorded message, delivered this year from the Fitzrovia Chapel of the former Middlesex Hospital in London, he said he wanted to offer his "heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who, this year, have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainties and anxieties of illness, and have helped provide the strength, care and comfort we have needed".
As the nation paused to listen to the speech, the King could be seen standing up, a move away from his late mother's speeches in recent years which saw her sat down, surrounded by photographs of much-loved family members.
This year, a Christmas tree is the backdrop for the speech, as Charles wears a black suit, and bright blue tie.
"Earlier this year, as we commemorated the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the Queen and I had the enormous privilege of meeting, once again, the remarkable veterans of that very special generation who gave of themselves so courageously, on behalf of us all.
