King’s Speech 2025: What time is it on and how to watch

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24 Dec 2025 • 11:06 PM MYT
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  • King Charles III is set to deliver his annual Christmas Day message for the fourth time.
  • The King's Speech will be broadcast at 3pm on Christmas Day across BBC One, ITV One, Sky One, BBC Radio Four, and various online platforms.
  • The pre-recorded 10-minute address allows the monarch to reflect on the past year and national values.
  • It is expected that King Charles will touch upon issues impacting the UK and globally, and look ahead to 2026.
  • The tradition of a monarch's Christmas broadcast began in 1932 with King George V's radio address.