King Charles III’s annual Christmas message from Buckingham Palace includes sustainable touches

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King Charles III’s annual Christmas message emanates from Buckingham Palace with a sustainable twist. His second Yuletide address as monarch, to be aired at 3 p.m. on Monday, takes place against the backdrop of a living tree adorned with environmentally-friendly ornaments.

This occasion marks the King’s second holiday message since ascending to the throne and his first following his coronation in May. The tree’s natural decorations, crafted from wood, dried oranges, brown glass, pine cones, and paper, reflect a commitment to sustainability. Importantly, the palace has announced plans to replant the tree after its use.

King Charles III has long championed environmental causes, including wildlife preservation and climate change mitigation, well before these concerns gained widespread attention. His recent participation in the U.N.’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai underscores his dedication to these issues.

In his previous Christmas address as monarch, which occurred last year, King Charles III paid homage to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and expressed gratitude for the unwavering dedication of Britain’s public service workers. This recognition was especially poignant given the challenges faced by these workers in their disputes with the government over pay during the past year. These labor disputes led to disruptions in transportation and education and extended waiting times at hospitals as doctors, nurses, and ambulance workers staged multiple strikes.

Contrasting with Queen Elizabeth’s stationary address at a desk, King Charles III stood beside a Christmas tree at the Windsor Castle church, where his parents rest, for his inaugural Christmas message. This year, he will deliver his message from a room within Buckingham Palace, a location with historical significance as it leads to the balcony where members of the royal family gathered following his coronation ceremony.

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• COP28 Climate Summit
• Previous Christmas Message by King Charles III
• Windsor Castle Church
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