King Charles III announced in his first major speech during a state visit to Germany that relations between Britain and Germany were “getting stronger and stronger”.
Speaking at a state banquet at the Bellevue Presidential Palace in Berlin, the King said Britain-Germany relations are “very important to my mother,” whose last state visit was to Germany in 2015.
He said he received “deeply touching messages” from all over Germany after her death, adding, “Your kindness meant more to my family and me than I could ever express.”
The King said he was “more convinced than ever” of the “enduring value” of the UK-Germany relationship, and the lifelong environmentalist added that the partnership would allow the two provinces to “prosper and take an urgent and vital journey”. “master clean zero”.
“I truly believe that the ties between us will continue to grow as we work together towards a more sustainable, prosperous and secure future,” he added.
He added that in defending Ukraine, the two countries “stand shoulder to shoulder to defend and promote our common democratic values,” adding: “I would like to thank Germany for its exceptional hospitality in hosting over a million Ukrainian refugees, which is a special recognition.”
The King delivered his speech in English, French and German.
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier praised the king’s green “conviction” and thanked him for the “personal gesture” of choosing his country as the destination for the monarch’s first state visit, but only after a planned visit to France was postponed.
The German statesman said in his speech: “I am grateful to King Charles III. began very early to support healthy nutrition, sustainability and climate protection. Today we all use Your Majesty’s convictions.
He added: “This visit, Her Majesty’s first trip abroad as the new King, is a very personal gesture for which I would like to express my sincere gratitude. I look forward to the days ahead and the many opportunities to exchange views.”
Mr. Steinmeier presented the monarch with a childhood photograph of Charles’s first visit to Germany with his late father, Prince Philip.
Prior to this, the King met with Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Barbock and Federal Economics Minister Dr. J. Robert Habek to learn how the Berlin Dialogue on the Energy Transition contributes to the global transition to a green economy.
Charles had a lively conversation with a group of young climate activists and 11-year-old Lysipriya Kangujan gave him a traditional lengyang phi, a handmade scarf from Manipur, India.
Regarding climate change in her home country, the monarch said: “I know what a big problem India is.”
Licypria, who was in Germany with her mother, later said: “It was very pleasant to meet King Charles III. I really never expected this to happen.
“I was very happy and excited to meet him. We talked about loss and damage in India and climate finance and climate justice.
“It’s nice to know that he’s always been committed to the environment.”
Earlier, the king and queen consort Camilla were met at Brandenburg airport by two military aircraft flying past and greeted by German officials.
The royal couple then proceeded to the Brandenburg Gate, a famous monument in the German capital.
The king will take part in several events, including a speech to the German Bundestag on Thursday. He will also meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz, talk to Ukrainian refugees, talk to British and German military personnel and visit an organic farm near Berlin.
On Friday they will travel to Hamburg where they will visit the Kindertransport memorial to Jewish children who fled Germany for the UK during the Nazi regime and take part in a clean energy event before returning to the UK.
Royal fans, some with British and German flags, arrived at the Brandenburg Gate early to catch a glimpse of the royal couple as police and sniffer dogs combed the area.
1,500 spectators were allowed onto the site, according to a German news agency.
Christoph Mühlbach, who traveled by train from Hamburg to see the British royal family, said he had supported the royal family for 20 years and traveled to London for the queen’s weddings, anniversaries and funerals.
Gabriele Fluchter from Berlin said she came “out of love for England”, where she went to university. The 57-year-old said she saw the Queen during a visit to Berlin and had seen Charles and Camilla before.
It is hoped that the trip will help Britain rebuild relations with the EU after several tumultuous years of Brexit discussions.
Source: I News
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