King Charles III delivers his first Christmas message to the country and Commonwealth, since acceding to the throne
The King continues by talking about the work of the UK's frontline workers
"I particularly want to pay tribute to all those wonderfully kind people who so generously give food or donations, or that most precious commodity of all, their time, to support those around them in greatest need, together with the many charitable organisations which do such extraordinary work in the most difficult circumstances.
"My mother's belief in the power of that light was an essential part of her faith in God, but also her faith in people and it is one which I share with my whole heart. Large crowds gathered at coastal spots across the city to kick off their festive celebrations with a chilly dip. In fact, 2022 has been a rollercoaster of a year for entertainment, starting off with the biggest on-stage shocker of the last decade.
Scroll down to see some of the best sleeping arrangements from this year - and be grateful for your own comfy bed...Combat medic Myroslav Mardarevych is hunched over a desk in the foyer of St Sophia Cathedral in central Kyiv. "Christmas has a very literal meaning for Ukrainians today. The holy family didn't find a place to stay - they were homeless. The same as Ukrainians that lost their homes, the holy family and Christ were refugees." he adds.Halfway through Father Georgii's sermon, the air raid sirens went off. In place of Christmas bells, the loud horn and instructions to take shelter were loud and clear. But instead of rushing to a shelter, the service continued as more arrived.
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