King Charles III has evoked environmentalism and the need for peace around the world in the second Christmas Day message of his reign — and his first since being formally crowned monarch in May.
Addressing the country and beyond from Buckingham Palace, the 75-year-old sovereign spoke of finding “great inspiration” in the “growing awareness of how we must protect the Earth and our natural world”.
Standing next to a living Christmas tree — a first for the UK monarchy’s annual festive address — the eco-conscious king also said he was praying for peace, as conflict rages in the Middle East and elsewhere.
“To care for this creation is a responsibility owned by people of all faiths and of none,” Charles said in the pre-recorded royal message broadcast on British television at 1500 GMT.
A long-term environmental campaigner who addressed the recent COP28 UN climate summit in Dubai,…
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