King Charles III Leaves Out Two Senior Members of the Royal Family in Annual Speech
King Charles III, in his Christmas message, did not mention Prince Harry or Prince Andrew. While most senior members of the royal family were featured in his speech, the Duke of York and the Duke of Sussex were conspicuously absent. This comes amidst increasing strain in relations between the Duke, King Charles III, and Prince William due to recent controversies surrounding Prince Harry's book and Netflix documentary.
Harry's Absence and Andrew's Torment
Prince Harry declined an invitation to spend the anniversary of the Queen's death at Balmoral with his father and Queen Camilla. Additionally, he made a brief appearance at the King's coronation before rushing back to Meghan. On the other hand, Prince Andrew is allegedly distressed as his name is expected to appear in an unsealed document related to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Virginia Roberts Giuffre is fighting to release new information on Epstein and expose his associates, including Andrew.
King Charles Calls for Peace on Earth
In his Christmas speech, King Charles made a passionate plea for peace and quoted Jesus in the face of global conflicts. The speech was filmed in the Centre Room at Buckingham Palace, with the iconic palace balcony in the background. Charles alluded to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and emphasized the importance of treating others as we would like to be treated. He also highlighted the selfless volunteers who have been helping others during times of hardship and expressed gratitude for their contributions. The speech also touched on environmental issues and Charles' Christian faith.
