King Charles' first Christmas day speech as monarch is nearly here at last. Anticipation has been mounting ahead of the broadcast, as royal fans and critics alike wait to hear how he will reflect on a monumental year.
The first Christmas since the death of Queen Elizabeth II just three months ago, it is sure to be a sombre occasion. But the King is also expected to celebrate the Queen's life and her many happy achievements, as he did in his first speech as monarch.
Ever since the first festive address of this kind was delivered in 1932, the annual tradition has become a key event for families across the country, who gather together to remind themselves of what has come and what to look forward to in the next year.
