King Charles made the speech as part of a ceremony for the new Sovereign, which dates back to one of his predecessors, King William III, in 1689.
The King has praised the tolerance of Britons as he urged the world to be more understanding of difference at a time of such “turmoil” and such “heartbreaking loss of life” in Israel and Gaza.
King Charles made the call in a speech to the City of London as he took part in a ceremony for a new Sovereign which dates back to one of his predecessors, King William III, in 1689. Charles’ mother, the late Queen Elizabeth also carried out the Pearl Sword Ceremony, as new Sovereign, in 1953.In a speech in the city’s Mansion House, which focused on British society and British values, King Charles told his hosts that he’s been reflecting “on what it is that makes this nation of ours so special” since his accession.
The King said British values of religious freedoms and mutual understanding are needed now more than ever in places like the Middle East.