King Charles III Breaking Christmas tradition with his annual speech.

The royal family's official Instagram account shared a photo of Charles' pre-recorded holiday broadcast on Monday, December 23, revealing that this year's message was filmed at London's Fitzrovia Chapel. The position seems to have a special connection with the ongoing health crisis Charles, 76, has been experiencing for the past year.

"Formerly the chapel of Middlesex Hospital, it is now a place of quiet reflection, discovery and celebration, connecting with communities of all faiths or none at all," reads the Instagram caption that Charles' grandfather King George VI In 1928 he "laid the foundation stone of the building".

This year's Christmas broadcast was the first time in 14 years that the speech was not filmed on the royal estate. Monday's Instagram caption also revealed that the Christmas tree featured in the pre-recorded package was donated to Croydon BME Forum and Macmillan Cancer Support's 'Can You See Me?' project and will be set up at the Royal Trinity Hospice in London.

Reigning every year King records a Christmas broadcast which is played on television and radio at 3 pm local time. This year's message comes nearly a year after Charles announced in February that he had been diagnosed with cancer. (Next month, Princess Kate Middleton revealed his cancer diagnosis as well.)

During King's recent hospital procedure for a benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer," Buckingham Palace shared in a statement at the time. "Her Majesty began a regular schedule of treatment today, during which her doctors have advised her to suspend public engagements. Throughout this time, Her Majesty has been conducting state business as usual. And proceed with the official paperwork."

Cancer types are never universally specified. However, Charles has returned to his public-facing duties.

The king is set Continue chemotherapy In the new year, a recent report released on Friday, December 20. The treatment is part of a "managed condition" as his health is already moving in a "positive direction," ABC News shared at the time.

Charles proved he was in good spirits the same day as he joked with reporters about his well-being.

"I'm still alive," he joked at the Waltham Forest Town Hall on Friday.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the matter in October Hello! magazine That Charles is strict The schedule will not change Going into the new year.

"We're now working on a pretty normal-looking full overseas tour program for next year, which is a high point for us, knowing we can think in those terms," ​​the spokesperson said at the time.