The British monarch recorded his annual holiday address from the chapel of a former hospital, rather than from a palace.

King Charles has used his annual TV message to give personal thanks to the medical staff who have cared for him this year.

In his Christmas address, King Charles III spoke to the "uncertainties of illness" after both he and Kate Middleton were diagnosed with cancer in 2024.

King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer this year after treating an enlarged prostate. His daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, completed chemotherapy in September.

During the short walk between Sandringham House, where the royals had lunch on Christmas Day, and the church, William led Charlotte by the hand, while Kate, who wore a green Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen coat and hat, held hands with Louis. George, now 11, walked out alone.

King Charles III used his annual Christmas address to thank the medical workers who have provided care for the royal family and hailed the humanitarian workers working “tirelessly” to provide aid

King Charles III and Kate Middleton both announced this year they have cancer. Middleton revealed in September that she completed chemotherapy treatment.

King Charles thanked the medics who have cared for him and his daughter-in-law Kate, after they both underwent treatment for cancer this year, in a Christmas Day message that touched on global conflicts and the summer's riots in Britain.