King Charles will 'inspire' UK in historic first message

KING Charles will ignore the rift with Prince Harry and focus on trying to inspire those struggling with hardship in his historic first Christmas message to the nation, a royal source has said.

- Mike Parker

Next Sunday, millions around the world will watch the speech of the new monarch, who marked his first 100 days on the throne last week.

But those expecting any response to Harry and Meghan’s latest broadsides will be disappointed.

Our source said yesterday: “I don’t believe he will waste a moment on them – and nor will there be any hidden messages of reconciliation, such as having their framed photo on his desk or including a video clip focusing on them.

“He will want to use his first 10-minute broadcast to try to galvanise and inspire a country facing numerous problems and hardships, as well as addressing the other Commonwealth nations.

“I think the world is going to see him engage his audience with a steady, uplifting and upbeat message that is also light, bright and Christmassy.

“He is wise and experienced enough to know to steer as far away from family matters as he now must also do from politics and his old hobby horses like climate change.

“I’m sure King Charles will take time to reflect on his mother’s phenomenal achievements and the enormous legacy she has left.