King Charles III led his family to church on foot Thursday, hours before his annual Christmas Day speech to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth was expected to focus on the theme of pilgrimage. The location is about 100 miles north of London, where Charles recorded the address from Westminster Abbey, the landmark known for the lavish coronations and royal weddings it has hosted for more than 1,000 years.

King Charles III and family walk to church before his Christmas Day broadcast, emphasizing themes of pilgrimage and personal reflection.

The monarch’s annual holiday message is watched by millions of people in the U.K. and across the Commonwealth.

The monarch’s annual holiday message is watched by millions of people in the U.K. and across the Commonwealth.

King Charles III has urged people to focus on kindness instead of conflict in his annual Christmas address.

King Charles is set to give the King's Speech later today

Their attendance underscores their continuing presence at family events. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie joined the Royal Family for the annual festivities in Sandringham without their disgraced father.