Behind-the-scenes footage shows how King Charles’ Christmas message was filmed | British News

It’s not every day you get to direct the King, but this year it was Sky News’ turn to film the monarch’s annual Christmas message.

The behind-the-scenes footage shows the preparations that were made for the filming of the message the king76.

The King delivered his Christmas message from the chapel of the former Middlesex Hospital in central London.

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Staff can be seen setting up a Christmas tree, lights and microphones as the king prepares for his speech.

A drone can also be seen flying through Buckingham Palace and taking photos from inside the royal residence.

The monarch is also seen speaking to Sky News staff and watching footage of himself delivering his Christmas message.

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The king used his message to praise the community response to the “rage and lawlessness” of riots in cities across the UK this summer.

He also thanked the doctors and nurses who cared for him and his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, during their cancer treatment this year.

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“Deciding how we act for the good of all”

Echoing the Christmas story’s theme of listening to others, he said: “By listening we learn to respect our differences, break down prejudices and open up new possibilities.”

“I felt a deep sense of pride here in the UK as communities came together in response to the anger and lawlessness in several cities this summer, not to repeat these behaviors, but to remedy the situation.”

“To repair not only buildings but also relationships. And above all: to restore trust; by listening and, through understanding, deciding how to act for the good of all.”