King Charles III honors doctors and praises united communities in his address

King Charles III honors doctors and praises united communities in his address

In a moving Christmas speech, King Charles III. expressed his gratitude to the medical forces in Britain who treated him and his daughter-in-law, Princess Catherine, after their battles with cancer. The 76-year-old spoke from the Fitzrovia Chapel in London, a former hospital, and left no doubt how important the support of doctors and nurses was to him and his family. “With all my heart I thank the selfless doctors and nurses who have accompanied us through the uncertainties and fears of the disease,” said Charles, while praising the tireless work of Britain's National Health Service (NHS), which is under strain after years of underfunding New York Times reported.

Charles stressed that despite his ongoing treatment, which will continue into 2025, he still plans to travel abroad. His speech was special as it was the first time in over a decade that it was not recorded at a royal residence. Particularly impressive was Charles' reference to the serious right-wing extremist riots that took place in several British cities over the summer. “I felt a deep sense of pride as communities came together to restore not only buildings, but also relationships and, above all, trust,” the monarch explained. He highlighted this social solidarity as a true sign of civilization after the nation faced violence and misinformation as well Today.at reported.

His speech came after the announcement that Princess Catherine had successfully completed her chemotherapy. For the monarch it was evident that the diversity of cultures, ethnicities and faiths in the member states of the Commonwealth was a strength. With these words, Charles wanted to remind British society of the values ​​that hold together in times of crisis.