King Charles III visited the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France after being diagnosed with cancer
7 june 2024 в 06:37
King Charles III made his first overseas trip on the 80th anniversary of the Allies' landing during World War II on D-Day, since being diagnosed with cancer in France on Thursday, June 6.
«We were lucky, and the entire free world, that generation of men and women in Great Britain and other allied countries did not flinch when the time came to face this challenge», - said the 75-year-old king in French to the allies who liberated France on the same day in 1944 and secured Western Europe’s independence from Nazi Germany.
His royal highness was accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, dressed in white, French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron at the event in Normandy, where he continued to share: «On the beaches of Normandy, on the sea and in the sky above them, our armed forces fulfilled their duty with a humbling sense of resolve and persistence».
In his speech at the ceremony, he paid tribute to those who «did not come home» and expressed that «our gratitude is inexhaustible, and our admiration eternal».
The king’s son, Prince William, was also in town — on Juno Beach — to join Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, in memory of the Canadian soldiers who participated in D-Day.
«We continue to honor every Canadian who gave so much, every Canadian family who lost a loved one… Thank you for our freedom», - he said in French, which was translated into English, «Thank you for your service».
This trip took place three months after the king was diagnosed with cancer. In his statement, he noted: «I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the many messages of support and well wishes I have received in recent days… As all those touched by cancer know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and support».
Additionally, the king’s visit took place against the backdrop of an announcement that the royal family would not participate in public events due to the parliamentary elections on July 4. As stated by Buckingham Palace on May 22: «Following the Prime Minister’s [Rishi Sunak] statement today following the announcement of parliamentary elections, the royal family — in accordance with normal procedure — will postpone events that may appear distracting or detracting from the electoral campaign… Their Majesties express sincere apologies to all those who may be affected by this»
«We were lucky, and the entire free world, that generation of men and women in Great Britain and other allied countries did not flinch when the time came to face this challenge», - said the 75-year-old king in French to the allies who liberated France on the same day in 1944 and secured Western Europe’s independence from Nazi Germany.
His royal highness was accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, dressed in white, French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron at the event in Normandy, where he continued to share: «On the beaches of Normandy, on the sea and in the sky above them, our armed forces fulfilled their duty with a humbling sense of resolve and persistence».
In his speech at the ceremony, he paid tribute to those who «did not come home» and expressed that «our gratitude is inexhaustible, and our admiration eternal».
The king’s son, Prince William, was also in town — on Juno Beach — to join Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, in memory of the Canadian soldiers who participated in D-Day.
«We continue to honor every Canadian who gave so much, every Canadian family who lost a loved one… Thank you for our freedom», - he said in French, which was translated into English, «Thank you for your service».
This trip took place three months after the king was diagnosed with cancer. In his statement, he noted: «I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the many messages of support and well wishes I have received in recent days… As all those touched by cancer know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and support».
Additionally, the king’s visit took place against the backdrop of an announcement that the royal family would not participate in public events due to the parliamentary elections on July 4. As stated by Buckingham Palace on May 22: «Following the Prime Minister’s [Rishi Sunak] statement today following the announcement of parliamentary elections, the royal family — in accordance with normal procedure — will postpone events that may appear distracting or detracting from the electoral campaign… Their Majesties express sincere apologies to all those who may be affected by this»
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