King Charles is preparing for his fourth Christmas Day speech, which royal experts say is never an easy task and will include a heartfelt plea

For nearly a century, the monarch’s festive message has been a Christmas Day tradition that is as essential today as roast turkey, mince pies and dodgy cracker jokes. Delivered on the big day at 3pm , the speech provides the sovereign with an opportunity to speak personally to the nation and Commonwealth, uniting millions of households for a few minutes of reflection.

“For many people, it just wouldn’t be Christmas without the monarch’s message,” says royal commentator Katie Nicholl. “We had the late Queen in our living rooms for decades, and now it’s the King’s turn. He clearly works hard at capturing the essence of the year gone by and ref

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