King Charles pays tribute to his mother in first Christmas message as sovereign

KingCharlesIII delivered his first Christmas message on Sunday, paying tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II. Echoing his mother s words in her last Christmas message, where she spoke of her grief at losing her husband Prince Philip, Charlessaid Christmas was a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones. Charlesdelivered his prerecorded message standing in St George s Chapel in Windsor, where the Queen and Prince Philip are both buried. Footage of the royal family, including the prince and princess of Wales, appeared on screen while he spoke. His message ended with a rendition of O Little Town of Bethlehem, whichCharlesused to cite the late Queen s belief in the power of that light, performed by the choir of St George s Chapel.