King Charles Breaks Royal Tradition and Films Christmas Speech at Former Hospital Chapel as He Battles Cancer…..See More

While Christmastime is full of traditions, King Charles has broke from royal protocol for one of his most anticipated duties.

RadarOnline.com can reveal Charles opted to film the annual Christmas address at a former hospital chapel, marking the first time in 18 years the annual speech will not be recorded at a royal residence.

Charles, 76 – who continues to battle cancer – is said to have chosen the unusual London location as it reflects “personal themes” of healthcare and community.

The monarch filmed his speech at Fitzrovia Chapel, which once served Middlesex Hospital in Pearson Square, central London.

While it remains unclear what the 76-year-old will include in his speech, the locations suggests Charles’ personal healthcare struggles and subsequent support he’s received from his family could be at the center of his address.

In February, it was announced Charles was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer.

Charles will continue to receive cancer treatment weekly into the new year, while palace aides insist his condition is “moving in a positive direction”.

The monarch’s address could likely not only touch on his personal diagnosis, but daughter-in-law Kate Middleton’s cancer battle as well.

Shortly after news of Charles’ cancer made headlines, the Princess of Wales released a shocking video in late March, in which she revealed her unusual absence from public life was due to privately undergoing cancer treatment.