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King Charles hails UK 'solidarity' amid economic woes in first Christmas speech
France 24 ^

Posted on 12/25/2022 9:23:56 AM PST by FarCenter

Addressing the country from the Windsor Castle chapel where his mother, Elizabeth II, was interred in September, the 74-year-old also thanked people for the "love and sympathy" expressed following her death.

Standing aside a sparkling Christmas tree, the sovereign noted in the annual royal message -- broadcast at 1500 GMT -- that it is a "particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones".

He then turned to the impact of the country's growing economic woes, as decades-high inflation eats into earnings and escalates strikes over pay across the public and private sectors.

"I particularly want to pay tribute to all those wonderfully kind people who so generously give food or donations, or... their time, to support those around them in greatest need," Charles said, dressed in a blue suit.

"Our churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and gurdwaras have once again united in feeding the hungry, providing love and support throughout the year."

The king also commended charities for their "extraordinary work in the most difficult circumstances".

He added: "Such heartfelt solidarity is the most inspiring expression of loving our neighbour as our self."

(Excerpt) Read more at france24.com ...


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KEYWORDS: charlesiii; chat; houseofwindsor; kingcharles; newsforumabuse; unitedkingdom
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Keep calm and carry on.
1 posted on 12/25/2022 9:23:56 AM PST by FarCenter
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The king says bugger on


2 posted on 12/25/2022 9:33:47 AM PST by DeplorablePaul ("..)
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To: FarCenter

The elitist globalist holiday season while your family is deliberately frozen to death with no way to keep warm.


3 posted on 12/25/2022 9:38:50 AM PST by ronnie raygun
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To: DeplorablePaul

Stiff upper lip and all that!


4 posted on 12/25/2022 9:39:55 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: FarCenter
brits are getting a kick over the antics of Boss Baby

5 posted on 12/25/2022 9:40:23 AM PST by RummyChick
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> “Our churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and gurdwaras have once again united...” <

Wow. How’s that for trying to be insanely all-inclusive? Regardless, I’m disappointed that Charlie didn’t mention the Druids and Stonehenge.

Could it be that Charlie is an anti-Druid bigot?


6 posted on 12/25/2022 9:41:50 AM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: RummyChick
i am usually pretty bad about seeing who looks like who but it is interesting to see how the genes played out.
Middleton, Windsor, Spencer

Hopefully they don't get the bald head. Prince William had gorgeous hair once upon a time.


7 posted on 12/25/2022 9:48:10 AM PST by RummyChick
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Short pants at Christmas Mass?
Maybe it’s a heat wave.


8 posted on 12/25/2022 9:54:16 AM PST by lee martell
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aristocrat thing. pants under a certain age are plebian


9 posted on 12/25/2022 10:33:26 AM PST by RummyChick
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Merry Christmas to King Charles!


10 posted on 12/25/2022 10:35:36 AM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer” )
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To: Leaning Right

King Putz speaks


11 posted on 12/25/2022 10:47:13 AM PST by gibsonguy
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To: RummyChick

>>Hopefully they don’t get the bald head.

James Middleton has a receding hairline, so there’s not much hope.


12 posted on 12/25/2022 10:50:05 AM PST by FarCenter
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You are right Christmas is not the time to be snarky. I we had the ability to edit our posts


13 posted on 12/25/2022 10:55:41 AM PST by gibsonguy
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I share your opinion of King Charlie. However, he does seem to be popular with one group of people.


14 posted on 12/25/2022 10:57:19 AM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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God bless us one and all!


15 posted on 12/25/2022 10:58:27 AM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer” )
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To: gibsonguy

Merry Christmas gibsonguy!


16 posted on 12/25/2022 10:59:14 AM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer” )
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To: FarCenter

defender of the faith, my a55


17 posted on 12/25/2022 11:20:46 AM PST by imabadboy99
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To: RummyChick
The only reason the Monarchy will continue are the Wales's.
18 posted on 12/25/2022 12:28:42 PM PST by cowboyusa (America Cowboy up! )
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Kate’s utter class vs crazy traitor meghan.


19 posted on 12/25/2022 12:30:48 PM PST by cowboyusa (America Cowboy up! )
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at one point Lt Col Johnny appeared to try to get Louis to hand over the red gnome he was swinging around. Louis wasn’t interested in turning it over.

He is going to be a handful but it keeps the public interested. I think they have more fun watching Louis than the always solemn Prince George.


20 posted on 12/25/2022 12:51:12 PM PST by RummyChick
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