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King Charles III's Christmas Message Attracts 7 Million Viewers

12/27/2025

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King Charles III's Christmas message drew nearly 7 million viewers across BBC and ITV.
The viewing figure was in line with last year.
It was well below the Gavin & Stacey finale's 12.3 million in 2024.
The Scarecrows' Wedding ranked second with 4.3 million viewers.
BBC programs dominated the top ten, securing nine slots, while overall TV ratings have declined due to streaming services.

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King Charles III's Christmas message drew nearly 7 million viewers across BBC and ITV.
The viewing figure was in line with last year.
It was well below the Gavin & Stacey finale's 12.3 million in 2024.
The Scarecrows' Wedding ranked second with 4.3 million viewers.
BBC programs dominated the top ten, securing nine slots, while overall TV ratings have declined due to streaming services.