King Charles III included a Ukrainian choir in his Christmas address: how it happened

Christmas Address by King Charles III

According to Главком: King Charles III included a Ukrainian choir in his Christmas address, which took place this year. The Ukrainian choir 'Songs for Ukraine' performed the famous Christmas piece 'Carol of the Bells'. The choir was founded in spring 2023 and brings together about 130 Ukrainians, most of whom are refugees who found shelter in the United Kingdom.

In his address, King Charles III also made a donation to the Jewish charity World Jewish Relief, of which he has been a patron since 2015. Since the full-scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine, this organization has provided assistance to over 375,000 people in nearly 400 cities in Ukraine. Additionally, World Jewish Relief has helped 14,000 Ukrainian refugees in the United Kingdom.

The Tradition of the Christmas Address

The tradition of the monarch's Christmas address dates back to 1932 and was initiated by George V. This year's address by the king became an important event, highlighting support for Ukrainians in their difficult time.

The address of King Charles III and the participation of the Ukrainian choir in it reflect the growing support for Ukraine on the international stage, especially in the context of the ongoing conflict.

Support for refugees and charitable initiatives, such as assistance from World Jewish Relief, demonstrate solidarity with those affected by the war. Such actions can have a positive impact on the morale of Ukrainians and raise awareness in the international community of their needs.