Despite King Charles’ Globalist Tendencies, His First Christmas Address Embraced England’s Unique Cultural Identity

Since his mother’s passing, King Charles III has performed well under pressure. His deft, warm, but firm handling of his younger son and daughter-in-law’s disloyalty stands as a fine example of a man stepping comfortably into the authority of his inherited destiny. Harry and Meghan’s self-immolation aside, the royal Christmas address was always going to serve as the first major PR hurdle for Charles after the immense task of publicly honoring and burying his mother.

Americans need to pay close attention Charles’ Christmas message Because it is a striking and personal account of Christian witness by a modern global leader. This is in stark contrast to President Joe Biden’s meandering addressThis book, while reflecting on the Christmas theology, was littered in thematic diversions and lacked Charles’ clear, concise, yet surprisingly personal, statement of values. 

The British monarch’s Christmas message holds such importance today, in part because the late queen so excelled at its delivery. In the 20th century, from Aberdeen to Auckland, Cape Town to Cairo, Elizabeth II’s televised Christmas messages became a staple of festive tradition in Britain and the commonwealth realms. By the 21st century, the queen — evidently well-practiced at the format — was far and above the world’s most distinguished practitioner of televised, inspirational leadership. She shamelessly put American presidents (even the more competent ones) to shame. Her sublime blend of reflection, moral clarity, Christian grace captured generations of Britons.

This is no easy feat as royal broadcasting is delicate and balanced. While the message should not be political, it is important to keep in mind current political events. It should be spoken with empathy but not in a way that implies a lack of equality between Main Street and the monarch. It must respect the Christian foundation on which the commonwealth rests, but not to exclude those of other faiths who also contribute to the tapestry of modern Britain.

These prerogatives were met by Charles in his incredibly successful life. first Christmas speech as sovereign. He capably honored the memory of his mother — itself the most seismic event of the past 12 months in British life. The unselfish tribute he paid to his mother was a fitting one. He also remembered the lives lost by Britons all over the world. The king did this in the shadow of Covid-19, a declining country that saw cruel and unjust government diktats rob millions of family warmth and care. This support is essential to finding peace in a loved one’s passing. Charles will not be unaware of how ghastly a spectacle the queen’s funeral would have been had she passed 18 months earlier, as her beloved husband did. The image of the queen in grief seated alone in St. George’s Chapel during Philip’s funeralThe Covid era’s most regrettable symbol was the, which symbolized the inhuman, foul alienation caused by bureaucratic lust.

Charles was quick to raise the question of Christianity in his.