King Charles has praised the “spontaneous bravery” of those who put themselves in “harm’s way to defend others” during the Bondi Beach attack in his poignant Christmas speech.

The UK monarch praised those who risked their lives to save others, such as at the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia.

King Charles praised individuals who risked their lives to save others in situations of violence, including those in the Bondi Beach attack in Australia.

Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert was discharged from a hospital on the same day that Australia's most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws.

King Charles used his Christmas message to urge people to draw strength from “unity in diversity” as conflicts and tensions strain societies worldwide. He framed shared values across different faiths and cultures as the basis for resisting injustice and supporting people displaced by war and hardship.

In the wake of the Bondi Beach shootings and the Manchester synagogue attack, Charles also praised the "spontaneous bravery" of those who put themselves in "harm's way to defend others"

Australia is honouring brave civilians and first responders. They showed courage during a deadly antisemitic terror attack near Bondi Beach. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced national bravery honours on Christmas Day.