4 hours ago 'King Charles' heartfelt Christmas message reminds us of staying unit in difficult times'

In his annual speech, King Charles thanked the medical professionals who supported him and the Princess of Wales through their cancer journeys and called for national unity in difficult times

Politics

6 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland's inspirational Alternative Christmas Message

Fresh from his 2024 Strictly Come Dancing win, blind comedian Chris McCausland addressed the nation for Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message - which he used to highlight ableism in the UK

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10 hours ago Police force slammed insensitive 'feet dangling out of attic' Christmas message

Wiltshire Police left Facebook users gob-smacked after the force posted an ill thought-out post to wish the local community Merry Christmas while urging struggling people to contact the Samaritans

Events

11 hours ago Argentina’s PM Javier Milei says ‘long live freedom damnit’ as world leaders share Christmas messages

With politicians facing wars, or their own political battles at home, The Independent looks around the world at what leaders from across the globe have said this Christmas

Politics

12 hours ago Shane MacGowan's tender Christmas message to wife from beyond the grave

Victoria Mary Clarke was married to The Pogues frontman for more than 30 years. Despite Shane MacGowan's death last year, she says he continues to communicate with her

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12 hours ago King Charles delivers Christmas message from London Chapel: heartfelt thanks to healthcare workers

King Charles delivers Christmas message from London Chapel: heartfelt thanks to healthcare workers  The Crown Chronicles

Society

12 hours ago The King's 'heartfelt thanks' to the medics helping him through cancer

The monarch delivered a very personal Christmas message this year.

Science

12 hours ago Pope Francis calls on the world 'to silence sounds of arms and overcome divisions' in his Christmas message

The pontiff's 'Urbi et Orbi' - 'To the City and the World' - address serves as a summary of the woes facing the world this year

Politics

12 hours ago King Charles breaks tradition with emotional message for himself and Kate in Christmas speech

King Charles spoke of his "deep sense of pride" at how communities across the UK responded to the riots following the fatal Southport stabbings of three young girls

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