King Charles pays tribute to late mother, champions Elizabeth's 'faith in people' in 1st Christmas addressMonarch extols virtues of community, praises public service workersThe King's Christmas message for 2022King Charles paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth in his first Christmas address as monarch, championing her belief in community and those who embrace it in trying times."Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said from the St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.Charles went on to praise those who "touch, with goodness and compassion, the lives of others," including health-care workers, teachers and emergency responders for living up to that belief."At this time of great anxiety and hardship — be it for those around the world facing conflict, famine or natural disaster — or for those at home finding ways to pay their bills and keep their families fed and warm, we see [the power of light] in the humanity of people throughout our nations and the Commonwealth who so readily respond to the plight of others."CommentsTo encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities)."