The King’s Christmas Speech is being shown on several major UK channels at 3pm on Christmas Day : mainly BBC One and ITV1 , with coverage also on BBC Two , BBC News , and Sky News in some listings.

Quick answer

  • In the UK, put your TV on:
    • BBC One at 3pm.
* Or **ITV1** at 3pm if you prefer commercial TV.
  • Some guides also list BBC Two , BBC News , and Sky News carrying the speech or reruns.

If you are streaming rather than watching on traditional TV, you can usually see it live or shortly after on BBC iPlayer , ITVX , Sky Go , and on the Royal Family’s official YouTube channel.

Where to watch in the UK

  • Live broadcast (TV)
    • BBC One, the traditional home of the monarch’s Christmas message.
* ITV1, simulcasting the speech at the same time.

* Other listings mention BBC Two, BBC News and Sky News also carrying the address or repeats.
  • Streaming options
    • BBC iPlayer (BBC One live and on demand).
* **ITVX** (ITV1 live and catch‑up).

* **Sky Go** and **BBC Sounds** (for radio on BBC Radio 4).

* Royal Family’s official **YouTube** channel usually publishes the full speech shortly after broadcast.

Watching outside the UK

Many Commonwealth and international broadcasters show the King’s Christmas message, often time‑shifted for local schedules. Examples listed include:

  • Canada – CBC, typically around midday local time (e.g., 12pm ET).
  • Australia, New Zealand – carried on national broadcasters at local early‑evening times.
  • United States – often available on C‑SPAN and online, though exact times vary by provider and time zone.

If you are abroad but want the UK version at 3pm GMT, you can usually watch via BBC iPlayer or ITVX, subject to regional access rules.

Mini FAQ

What time is the King’s Speech on?

  • It starts at 3:00pm GMT on Christmas Day , lasting about 10 minutes.

Can I watch it later if I miss it live?

  • Yes. It is normally available on catch‑up via BBC iPlayer , ITVX , and uploaded to the Royal Family’s YouTube channel later in the day.

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