King Charles became emotional in the latest statement issued by the palace days after his estranged son Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas plans with their children Archie and Lilibet were revealed.
According to a report from intimately, Meghan and Harry along with their children will celebrate Christmas with Doria Ragland at their Montecito mansion.
Now, the palace has released a heartbreaking statement from King Charles.
According to the royal family website, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, gave a speech on behalf of the king during a memorial service to mark the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings.
The King's message reads: “Today we remember the twenty-one people who lost their lives in such a cruel way and all those who were injured, many of them seriously. We also pay heartfelt tribute to those who came to their aid.
“I'm so sorry I can't be with you all today, but my thoughts, prayers and best wishes remain with you all as you celebrate this very sad day.”
However, the monarch says: “I must also express my sincere admiration for you, the people of Birmingham, who have so bravely lived through the pain of that day and the days that followed. “His exceptional strength of spirit and determination has truly embodied the elemental motto of this wonderful city: Forward.”
