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.

King Charles reflected on the royal family's challenging year in his annual Christmas speech, following a year in which both he and his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton were diagnosed with cancer.

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

King Charles III used his annual Christmas message Wednesday to hail the selflessness of those who have cared for him and the Princess of Wales this year, after both were diagnosed with cancer. The 76-year-old monarch said he and his family are “continually” impressed by those who dedicate their lives to helping others.

King Charles III attends the 2024 Christmas Morning Service at St Mary Magdalene Church on December 25, 2024 in Sandringham, Norfolk. Credit - Jordan Peck—. King Cha

The King paid tribute to "the selfless doctors and nurses" who have supported him and his family through the "uncertainties and anxieties of illness" as he reflected on the royals' difficult year in his Christmas Day speech.

In King Charles' Christmas speech to address the nation, he has spoken of meeting veterans at the 80th D-Day anniversary and gives 'heartfelt thanks' to doctors and nurses who have looked after him and his family.

King Charles has paid tribute to the “selfless doctors and nurses” who provided “care and comfort” while he and the Princess of Wales underwent cancer treatment this year. In his annual Christmas Day speech,