Historic speech by King Charles III to French senators
Last Thursday, King Charles III created an event by delivering a speech to French senators, a first for a British sovereign. This state visit to France, a year after his accession to the throne, marks the king’s ambition to strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and France.
In his speech, delivered in French and English, King Charles III expressed his gratitude to France for its support in this period of mourning, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. He also underlined the importance of the Franco-British relationship as close allies and friends, and his commitment to strengthening this essential relationship.
But that’s not all, King Charles III also addressed two major current issues during his speech: the climate emergency and the conflict in Ukraine. On the first point, the sovereign displayed strong environmental convictions, calling for concerted action between the United Kingdom and France to respond to the global emergency in terms of climate and biodiversity. He stressed that the potential of these two countries is unlimited and that it is essential to preserve this cordial understanding for future generations.
As for the situation in Ukraine, King Charles III strongly expressed the solidarity of the United Kingdom and France with this country, affirming their unwavering determination to see Ukraine triumph. A strong message at a time when the Russian invasion continues to cause international concern.
This speech by King Charles III before French senators was greeted with a standing ovation from French parliamentarians, testifying to the impact of his speech. A strong political gesture which demonstrates the importance that the King attaches to relations between the United Kingdom and France, as well as the need to take concrete measures in the face of the major challenges of our time, such as climate change and international conflicts.
In conclusion, this visit of King Charles III to France will go down in history, marking a new stage in the history of Franco-British relations. His speech to French senators demonstrates his desire to play an active role on the international scene and to defend values such as solidarity, cooperation and preservation of the environment. A committed king, resolutely turned towards the future.