King Charles' Christmas broadcast is inspired by the late Queen Elizabeth

stepping down as her county’s monarch, handing over the reigns to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. In the week since, many people have speculated that King Charles, 75, could soon do the same — but one expert said it’s simply not happening.

Back in January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the very public decision to step down as senior royals.The couple, who had married in a lavish ceremony only two years earlier, released a statement revealing that they intended to split their time between the UK and North America. "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," the couple shared.

revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan.

The Mirror. However, the scribe believes Harry and Markle will make a more concerted effort with the King in 2024.

A moment from Christmas in 2019 was said to have convinced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that the "entire institution" was against them during their time working in the Royal Family due to an "unspoken code". While there were a number of causes which ultimately contributed to their departure, it has been said that one key moment was the "final straw" and "tipped them over the edge" to step back from their roles within The Firm.

“Charles III: The Coronation Year,” which aired on Dec. 26, Elliot gave her take on the royal couple’s marriage, calling her sister the king’s “rock.”“She’s somebody who is completely loyal and she isn’t somebody who has huge highs and lows,” the Queen’s sister said.

King Charles has reportedly adopted Prince Harry's role of jokester this year over the Christmas period.

King Charles appeared to snub Prince Harry on Christmas Day as the monarch failed to mention his son during his second Christmas speech.

King Charles III gave his second Christmas speech to the nation, but there was no mention of his youngest son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. The speech, aired on BBC One, showcased Buckingham Palace and highlighted the charity work done by Prince William, The Princess of Wales, and their children in 2023.

As another year draws to a close, King Charles has once again addressed the nation in his annual King’s Speech which traditionally is broadcast around the country on Christmas Day. This year, Charles focused much of his speech on the theme of community and praised the "selfless army of people” who he described as the “essential backbone of our society,” for their continued efforts to improve the areas in which they lived.

public service Monday in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging.In a prerecorded video shot with him standing beside a Christmas tree in Buckingham Palace, the king spoke of the message of Jesus’ life in serving those less fortunate as he honored the “selfless army” that forms the “backbone of our society” helping others.“My heart has been warmed by countless examples of the imaginative ways in which people are caring for one another, going the extra mile to help those around them simply because they know it is the right thing to do,” he said.It was the king’s second Christmas speech since he ascended the throne after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died in September 2022, but the first since his coronation in May when he was officially crowned in a medieval ceremony rich in pageantry and pomp.Charles, who has long campaigned for environmental causes and recently told foreign leaders at the COP28 Climate Meeting that achieving climate goals remain “dreadfully far off track,” said he was encouraged to see awareness growing of the need to protect the earth.“To care for this creation is the responsibility owned by people of all faiths and of none,” he said. “We care for the earth for the sake of our children’s children.”In his own gesture towards sustainability, the evergreen next to him was bedecked in natural decorations made from wood, dried oranges, pinecones and paper.

Along with cringey cracker jokes, fights over the best Quality Street chocolate and post-lunch naps in front of the TV, Christmas Day would not feel right if we didn’t see the royals heading off on their seasonal trip to church. While the service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham is a strictly private affair, all eyes turn on the family as they make their way there, often stopping to chat to locals who gather to give their seasonal greetings. Last year, the family headed to church for the first time without Queen Elizabeth II leading the way.

King Charles will address the nation later today when his annual Christmas speech airs on TV. This will be the monarch's second festive address after an incredibly busy year which has seen the Coronation, his landmark 75th birthday, several important foreign trips and a stream of family dramas.The monarch is following in the footsteps of his predecessors by making a Christmas speech - an annual trend which was started by King George V in 1932.

The King and the rest of the Royal Family are set to return to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk this Christmas and will take part in many of the fun and unique traditions that they enjoy year in, year out. Among these quirks that set members of the Firm apart from many of us in the UK are how they open their presents on Christmas Eve and buy one another joke gifts.

Following Buckingham Palace's release of King Charles and Queen Camilla's Christmas card, you may be wondering exactly how many people it will be sent to all over the world. Unbelievably, the image will be delivered to more than 750 people around to world - including to foreign diplomats, international leaders, Heads of State, friends, family and members of staff.

King Charles III is making a slight tweak to the traditional Christmas Day broadcast!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "might not be included" in King Charles III's Christmas tradition, according to reports. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to the States, have rarely returned to the UK since, and have been absent from every single Christmas at Sandringham since 2018.

There are many famous videos of The Royal Family that people remember fondly, whether it is clips of cheeky royal children on the Buckingham Palace balcony or Queen Elizabeth II's unforgettable sketch with Paddington Bear to mark her Platinum Jubilee. Even though it is Prince Louis who is already beloved for his cheeky contributions to national events, his elder brother showcased his funny side when he appeared in a clip alongside his late great-grandmother, his grandfather and father to make Christmas puddings for charity.

The royals have enjoyed spending Christmas at Sandringham for decades, and after creating so many special memories there with the late Queen, the King seems keen for them to keep making more. “Christmas at Sandringham has been absolutely central to the family for years, and that legacy looks certain to continue with Charles,” says royal expert Duncan Larcombe.

The Royal Family have introduced many customs which have gone on to become popular traditions over the years.