In his speech, King Charles paid tribute to the dedicated individuals in Britain who devote their lives to public service. He honored all of the working Royals, featuring a montage of Royal highlights from the past 12 months. The highlight of the year was the king's coronation on May 6th, with video footage capturing pivotal moments, including King Charles and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Bingham Palace.
The King also acknowledged the contributions of other key Royals, such as the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louie. The video clips accompanying the speech included all senior working Royals during the 10-minute address – the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Princess Royal.
Notably, the montage did not include Prince Harry or Meghan, who were spending Christmas in Los Angeles, nor did it feature the disgraced Prince Andrew. King Charles' gesture of showcasing video clips of the Queen, his beloved son and daughter-in-law, their three children, and the active working Royals at the end of his speech spoke volumes. He didn't need to mention names; the visuals conveyed his message of service to others and treating everyone as you would want to be treated. This was King Charles' dignified yet clear way of signaling to the world that Meghan and Harry were no longer considered part of the royal circle.
Interestingly, this situation bears similarities to a past incident when Harry interpreted a family photo as a snub in 2019. At that time, the Queen was photographed with Charles, William, and George, and Harry perceived it as a slight, though it was simply a rare picture capturing three generations of royalty together. Therefore, there's no doubt that Harry saw the omission of images featuring him and his family as a snub.
This development comes on the heels of the BBC releasing a new clip from its latest Royal documentary, set to be broadcast tonight. The clip portrays the heartwarming moment when King Charles embraced his grandchildren during coronation rehearsals. As Prince William and Princess Kate arrived at Westminster Abbey with their children, the Bishop of Harford, Richard Jackson, remarked on the extraordinary affection within this close-knit family, making it feel like both a family and a royal and national occasion. The clip also captures King Charles' warm interactions, including kisses and hugs with his son William, daughter-in-law Kate, and each of his beloved grandchildren.
