Step-By-Step Guide: Watching The King’s Christmas Speech 2025

One of the long-standing traditions in the UK is the annual Christmas speech delivered by the reigning monarch. In 2022, King Charles III delivered his first Christmas speech, and he is set to address the nation once again in the near future.

While Buckingham Palace has not disclosed the specific topics he will cover, King Charles III recently shared details of his personal health journey during Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer event.

It is anticipated that he may dedicate a segment to honoring the late Duchess of Kent, who passed away in September, and emphasize the importance of unity and peace during times of turmoil.

Read on to find out how you can tune in to watch King Charles’ Christmas speech in the UK and around the world.

When is the King’s Christmas Speech this year?

The King’s Christmas Speech is scheduled to air at 3pm GMT on Christmas Day (Wednesday, 25 December 2025), with a duration of approximately ten minutes.

How to watch the King’s Christmas Speech on TV

In the UK, the official broadcast of the King’s Royal Christmas Message is available on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, and BBC Radio 4 (92-95FM and 103-105FM).

As customary, the speech is pre-recorded and shared with all member nations of the Commonwealth.

How to watch the King’s Speech online from anywhere

Following the TV broadcast, viewers can catch up on the speech on the official BBC and Royal Family YouTube channels.

Additionally, the King’s speech can be streamed online in real-time via iPlayer. Accessible through a web browser or the mobile app, iPlayer offers a live viewing option.

While iPlayer is restricted to the UK, using a VPN with a UK server can bypass this limitation. VPN services like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Hidden24 are known to unblock iPlayer.

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