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King Charles III made his first overseas trip to the eightieth anniversary of World War II’s D-Day landings since he was diagnosed with cancer in France on Thursday, June 6.
“How fortunate we were, and the complete free world, that a generation of men and girls in the UK and other Allied nations didn’t flinch when the moment got here to face that test,” the 75-year-old royal stated in French to the Allied soldiers who seized France that very same day in 1944 and led to their and Western Europe’s independence from Nazi, Germany.
His Royal Highness was accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla – wearing white – French President Emmanuel Macron and France’s First Lady, his wife, Brigitte Macron on the event in Normandy wearing his military attire where he continued to share, “On the beaches of Normandy, on the seas beyond, and within the skies overhead, our armed forces carried out their duty with a humbling sense of resolve and determination.”
King Charles speaking inFrench today on the British Normandy Memorial. Hard to overstate how much good will this kind of gesture generates
🇬🇧🇫🇷pic.twitter.com/cxAP6cGfwU— Sophie Pedder (@PedderSophie) June 6, 2024
In his ceremony speech, he paid homage to those that “never got here home” and expressed that “our gratitude is unfailing and our admiration everlasting.”
The King’s son, Prince William was also on the town – at Juno Beach – to affix Justin Trudeau – Canadian Prime Minister – in commemorating the Canadian soldiers who were a part of D-Day. “We proceed to honor every Canadian, who gave a lot, every Canadian family who lost a loved one…Thanks for our freedom.” He then said in French, which has been translated to English, “Thanks in your service.”
This outing comes three months after the King was diagnosed with cancer. In his statement he noted, “I would really like to precise my most heartfelt thanks for the numerous messages of support and good wishes I actually have received in recent days… As all those that have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the best comfort and encouragement.”
As well as, the King’s attendance got here amid the released statement that the Royal family wouldn’t be attending any public gatherings because of this of the overall election happening on July 4. As stated by Buckingham Palace on May 22, “Following the Prime Minister’s [Rishi Sunak] statement this afternoon calling a general election, the royal family will —in accordance with normal procedure — postpone engagements that will appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign…Their Majesties send their sincere apologies to any of those that could also be affected because of this.”
