King Charles III said on Thursday he will do everything he can to strengthen the “indispensable” partnership between Britain and France and defend a new partnership. Entente Cordiale (the 1904 agreements that revived relations between the two countries) for sustainability and climate. In a historic speech to the French Senate, the monarch also reiterated that London and Paris are “resolute” in their “determination that Ukraine will prevail” in the fight against the Russian invasion.
Carlos III described the two countries as “best friends” and “close allies” and argued that “Together our potential is limitless.” In a speech in both English and French, in which he made no reference to Brexit, he urged “valuing and caring for our Entente Cordiale. For future generations, so that it is a to understand for sustainability to more effectively address global climate and diversity urgency.”
As Prince of Wales, the monarch has never hidden his involvement in climate issues. Carlos III argued that this is “the biggest challenge” he currently faces. “Just as we are united against military aggression [da Rússia na Ucrânia]we must also fight together to protect the world from our most existential challenge of all: global warming, climate change and the catastrophic destruction of nature.” he claimed.
As monarch, Charles III is believed to be apolitical, but the speech came a day after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the postponement – much criticized – of a series of emblematic measures of British climate policy. The head of government defended this “new approach” with the need to “be honest with the population about the difficult choices and sacrifices involved”, and said he “did not want to impose such significant costs on workers, especially those who are already struggling to make ends meet” with the rising cost of living.
The second day of Charles III’s state visit to France was marked by a historic speech to French deputies and senators gathered in the Senate chamber. The monarch, who received an ovation at the end of the speech, recalled his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, saying she loved France. Describing his legacy for relations between the two countries as “a golden thread that will shine forever”, Carlos said he was “moved” by the tributes paid after his death a year ago.
In addition to the speech, the king and Queen Camilla visited Notre-Dame Cathedral, where restoration work is taking place after the 2019 fire. was at the National Stadium where the Olympic Games will take place next year and received a shirt with his name and the number 3 from the president of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser al-Khelaïfi. Camilla was with the French first lady, Brigitte Macron, with both played a little ping-pong during a visit to a sports center. Carlos was also with President Emmanuel Macron at a conference on climate and biodiversity. The visit ends today with a trip to the city of Bordeaux.
Source: DN
