On the second day of the King and Queen’s visit to France, Charles III was invited to speak at the French Senate.
The historic moment marked the first time that a British monarch had spoken at the Senate.
During his visit, the King shared a tender message, which has been revealed by Gala.
Throughout his written words, which were in the language of Molière, the sovereign was delighted with the relationship between the UK and France.
He wrote: “The friendship between the United Kingdom and France has a great history and a bright future, thanks to the rich exchanges between our people, our elected officials and our governments.”
The King also shared his gratitude for the visit, writing: “Please accept my deep gratitude for the honor of this invitation to the Senate, for the warmth of your welcome and for everything that the National Assembly and the Senate do to make these essential relations flourish.”
On Wednesday, his first day in France, the King spoke at the state dinner organised in the Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles
Despite not usually speaking politically, the King said: “It is up to us all to reinvigorate our friendship so that it is up to the challenges of this 21st century.”
The sovereign thus declared that France and the UK were “united against oppression and supports the most vulnerable, in particular those who suffer the devastating effects of natural disasters or conflicts, whether in Ukraine, in Libya, and in Morocco”.
