King Charles III is switching things up this Christmas by filming his traditional holiday message in a completely new location. For the first time in over a decade, the monarch chose not to record his speech at a royal residence.

On Dec. 23, it emerged that the King, 76, filmed the address at Fitzrovia Chapel, the former chapel of Middlesex Hospital in London. PEOPLE understands that the speech will reflect on national, international and personal challenges, and how they can be surmounted through mutual community support.

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.