This video message came shortly after the traditional Royal Christmas service at St. Sandringham, where the entire royal family had gathered. In his speech, King Charles paid tribute to the dedicated individuals in Britain who have devoted their lives to public service. The montage showcased Royal highlights from the past 12 months, including King Charles and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the King's coronation in May. The contributions of other key Royals, such as the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Charlotte, and Louis, were also acknowledged.
The speech featured video clips of all the senior working Royals, including the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Princess Royal. However, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who were spending Christmas in Los Angeles, were conspicuously absent from the video, as was Prince Andrew. King Charles' gesture of not including them in the video message was seen as a clear signal to the world that Meghan and Harry were no longer considered part of the core royal family.
Interestingly, this incident bears a resemblance to a past incident when Prince Harry felt slighted. In 2019, he considered a family photo that excluded him – featuring the Queen, Charles, William, and George – as a cold act, even though it was merely a rare photo of three generations of Royals together.
These developments occurred around the same time that the BBC released a new clip from its latest Royal documentary. The clip, set to be broadcast soon, portrays the touching moment when King Charles embraced his grandchildren during coronation rehearsals at Westminster Abbey. The bishop of Hereford, Richard Jackson, remarked on the special affection within the close-knit family, making them appear as one united family on a royal 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.
