The British monarch recorded his annual holiday address from the chapel of a former hospital, rather than from a palace.

King Charles has used his annual TV message to give personal thanks to the medical staff who have cared for him this year.

King Charles III has used his Christmas message to hail the efforts of healthcare workers and all those who support others, before praising the medical staff who provided “strength, care and comfort” during his and the Princess of Wales’ cancer treatments.

In his Christmas address, King Charles III spoke to the "uncertainties of illness" after both he and Kate Middleton were diagnosed with cancer in 2024.

King Charles, 73, delivered his third annual holiday message, thanking medical workers for providing "strength, care and comfort" during his cancer treatment.

As Charles put it, “I am deeply grateful, too, to all those who have offered us their own kind words of sympathy and encouragement.”

King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer this year after treating an enlarged prostate. His daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, completed chemotherapy in September.

King Charles III and Kate Middleton both announced this year they have cancer. Middleton revealed in September that she completed chemotherapy treatment.

King Charles thanked the medics who have cared for him and his daughter-in-law Kate, after they both underwent treatment for cancer this year, in a Christmas Day message that touched on global conflicts and the summer's riots in Britain.