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The King’s speech was more Christian than his mother had dared

26 December 2023

2:21 AM

26 December 2023

2:21 AM

King Charles has been a victim of his own success. His first Christmas broadcast last year, which was both affecting and socially conscious, attracted 10.6 million viewers, making it not only the most-watched monarch’s seasonal address since viewing records began, but also the most popular single programme to air over the festive period last year.

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