King Charles III of England has remembered this Sunday his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, during his first Christmas speech as monarch, in which he highlighted the «solidarity» of the British people and the «dedication» of public services in times of crisis.
Charles III has paid a heartfelt tribute to Elizabeth II from St. George’s Chapel, where he has made a speech — which has been broadcast pre-recorded this Sunday — in which he has highlighted «love» and «the absence» of those who are no longer here, like his late mother.
The King also praised the public services, such as the emergency services, which have worked «tirelessly» to keep the British population «safe», or the security services, teachers and health personnel, according to the BBC.
He also dedicated a few words to the charities or to those citizens who give their «solidarity» to help the homeless or those most in need, especially in times of «great anxiety» due to the serious crises the world is suffering: war, famine or climatic disasters.
«A few years ago, I was able to fulfill my lifelong desire to visit Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity,» said the British monarch, adding that in Bethlehem, as the Bible explains, «the light that came into the world was born.»
During the speech, images of Charles III were also shown during an event in the town of Luton where he inaugurated last month the Sikh temple Guru Nanak Gurdwara, to highlight his respect for other faiths. That same day a man was arrested for throwing an egg at him, which ultimately missed him.
«Whatever your faith, and even if you have none, it is in this luminous life, with the humility to give to others, that I believe we can find hope for the future. Let us celebrate together,» the monarch concluded.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
