The British royal family He lived his second Christmas without Queen isabel II. And from the classic speech to his traditional departure from the Church in Norfolk, without a doubt some moments marked the festive season. more than others.
The 5 highlights of this Christmas
The king’s speech
Charles III He continued the classic tradition of the Christmas speech from Buckingham Palace. And this year, the monarch focused his speech on service to others recognizing that it is a difficult time for many families.
“Over this past year, my heart has been filled with countless examples of the imaginative ways people care for each other, going above and beyond to help those around them (…)”, said.
“My wife and I were delighted when hundreds of representatives of that selfless army of people, volunteers who serve their communities in so many ways and with so much distinction, were able to join us for the coronation earlier this year“.
“They are an essential pillar of our society. His presence meant a lot to both of them and emphasized the significance of the coronation itself: first of all, a call to all of us to serve each other, to love and care for all“.
“Service also lies at the heart of the Christmas story: the birth of Jesus, who came to serve the entire world, showing us by his own example how to love our neighbors as ourselves“, he pointed.
The sustainable touch of Carlos III
On the other hand, Carlos III, who has insisted on his fight to raise awareness about the environment, decided to give his annual Christmas message a sustainable touch, that broke a tradition of decades.
The king gave his speech first time next to a live tree, which was replanted. Additionally, according to the Palace, the tree featured “natural and sustainable decorations.” Among them, hand-carved wood, pine cones, dried oranges and paper.
Prince Louis’ look
For the second consecutive year, the principle Louis He joined his parents and siblings for the traditional church outing. And this year, the youngest one showed off with a quadrilled pants who stood out above his family.
So much Kate Middleton As the prince Williamand his two sons, the Prince George and Louis, coordinated their outfits in shades of blue. While the princesa Charlotte It looked moss green.
The return of Sarah Ferguson
For the first time since the 1990s, Sarah Ferguson joined the royal family for the traditional Christmas church outing, where she was accompanied by her ex-husband, the Prince Andrew.
This was Fergie’s big comeback since almost 30 years ago when the Duchess of York stopped attending after separating from Andrew in 1992. Her daughters, the princesses beatrice y Eugenia They also attended, each with their partners.
The new postcard of the princes of Wales
Finally, and after a controversial royal portrait, Kate and William posted a new photo of their children. In the image, taken by Josh SinnerGeorge, 10, Charlotte, 8, and Louis, 5, are seen sitting on a bench.
“Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, from our family to yours! “W&C”was the caption that the Prince and Princess of Wales, both 41, posted on social media.
2023-12-26 11:10:47
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