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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Meghan De Maria

King Charles Breaks Major Tradition for This Year's Christmas Speech

King Charles with Christmas trees.

The royal family's annual Christmas address is one to remember. And for years, the image of Queen Elizabeth II in front of a fireplace and lit Christmas tree was an icon. For his 2025 Christmas address, though, King Charles is switching it up.

Instead of filming his Christmas Day speech in a palace or other royal residence, Charles will deliver this year's address from Westminster Abbey. The iconic London church is significant to the royal family; earlier this month, Princess Kate filmed the Royal Carols: Together at Christmas special there as well.

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