The delivery of an annual Christmas speech by a reigning monarch is a British tradition that has been celebrated for decades. King Charles III gave the speech for the first time in 2022. This year he will again address the people of Great Britain.
In this year’s speech, the King will no doubt refer to current events in Britain and the world, and look ahead to the future.
Find out how to watch King Charles’ speech in Britain and beyond.
When is the King’s Christmas speech this year?
The King’s Speech will be broadcast on 3pm GMT on Christmas Day (Wednesday December 25, 2024)and it will take about ten minutes.
How to watch the King’s Christmas speech on TV
In Great Britain, the King’s Royal Christmas Message, as it is officially known, is broadcast on BBC One, BBC Two and ITV1. It is also broadcast on BBC Radio 4 (92-95FM and 103-105FM).
As always, the message will be pre-recorded and broadcast to all Commonwealth member states.
How to watch the King’s Speech online from anywhere
Shortly after the TV broadcast, you can watch the speech on the official YouTube channels of the BBC and the Royal Family.
You can also stream the King’s speech online as it airs via iPlayer. You can watch in a web browser or by downloading the app on your phone or tablet.
Using iPlayer is the best way to watch the speech live if you are not in one of the countries where the speech is being broadcast. However, iPlayer is technically only available in the United Kingdom.
To get around this restriction, you can use a VPN and choose a UK server, which will make it appear as if you are in the UK. Not all VPN services unblock iPlayer, but several do include ExpressVPN, NordVPN And Hidden24.
