The King of England, Charles III, evoked this Sunday the memory of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first Christmas message as monarch, in a speech in which he also honored the “selfless dedication” of public service workers British.
In addition to paying homage to these workers, who are in conflict with the British Government, with sectors on strike or with announced strikes, such as Health and Education, for better wages, Carlos, 74, also expressed solidarity, in the pre-war recorded message, with people struggling to make ends meet “at a time of great anxiety and difficulty.”
Like other parts of the world, the UK is battling high inflation, over 10% in recent months, which has led to a cost of living crisis for many families.
The king’s first words, however, were for his mother, who died on September 8, at the age of 96, after 70 years on the throne.
“Christmas is a particularly painful time for all of us who have lost loved ones,” Carlos said. “We feel your absence at every family party [desta] season, and we remember them in every tradition that is celebrated.
Charles immediately ascended the throne after the queen’s death. His coronation ceremony is scheduled for May.
Source: TSF
