King Charles III of England drew attention to the difficulties in the country’s economy in his first Christmas speech

MOSCOW, December 25 – RIA Novosti. Charles III gave his first Christmas speech as King of Great Britain, noting the economic difficulties faced by the British.

King, his mother Queen II. He recorded the traditional holiday video message to the nation at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, where he paid tribute to Elizabeth and her father Prince Philip, thanking him for “very touching letters, cards and messages”. and his wife were taken in connection with the Queen’s death in September. The monarch’s Christmas speech was broadcast on Buckingham Palace’s YouTube channel.

Noting the economic difficulties the British are facing this year, Charles III supported those “who are looking for ways to pay their bills, feed and warm their families at home”.

Earlier, members of the British royal family met Queen Elizabeth II at a Christmas service at Westminster Abbey in London. He paid tribute to Elizabeth. The broadcast of the service on television took place on December 24. King III, with his wife and children, attended the event. Charles, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William of Wales attended. A total of 1.8 thousand people attended the ceremony.

Queen of England II, who ruled the country for more than 70 years. Elizabeth died in Scotland on 8 September at the age of 96. Prince Charles became king, taking the name Charles III.