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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Kevin Rawlinson

King Charles calls for reconciliation and unity in Christmas message

King Charles making speech
The annual broadcast is written by the king and is the rare occasion when he does not consult government. Photograph: Aaron Chown/AFP/Getty Images

King Charles has called for reconciliation after a year of deepening division, saying in his Christmas address that people must find strength in the diversity of their communities to ensure right defeats wrong.

The monarch cited the spirit of the second world war generation, which he said came together to take on the challenge that faced them; displaying qualities he said have shaped both the UK and the Commonwealth.

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