“King Charles III Seeks to Rebuild European Relations: High Representatives of the EU Attend Coronation Ceremony”

Charles III has among its tasks that of rebuild relations with European countries after the United Kingdom decided to leave the European Union (EU). Therefore, he invited several authorities from other countries, since traditionally British coronations are considered a matter between the monarch and his people.

Among them, the high representation of the EU as an institution has stood out. Among the attendees was the president of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen that of the Council, Charles Micheland that of the Eurochamber, Roberta Metsola. This is a gesture that has been interpreted as evidence of the desire of the new monarch to build these bridges.

“It’s a historic moment”, in the most literal sense. This highlights the importance of the coronation acts of King Carlos III, the British ambassador in Spain, Hugh Stephen Murray Elliott. Proof of this is the worldwide interest aroused by the event, which combines “tradition, modernity and celebration”.

“That challenge to sympathize with all the British people is something he has been doing for decades as Prince of Wales and now as King,” said the British ambassador. However, it is the first time in 70 years that the country has witnessed something similar.

On the disagreements of the British Royal Family, the British ambassador downplays it, since he has been sure that this weekend the eyes are on the protagonists and the guests.

The occasion of the coronation has also served to bring together the prime ministers of the last decades. Among them was the Labor Tony Blairalong with the conservative John Major y a Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Rishi Sunak o Liz Truss.

Relationship between the United Kingdom and Spain

The Kings of Spain, Felipe VI and Letiziahave attended the coronation this Saturday showing the “close relationship” that both kingdoms have. In the last 35 years, both royal houses have made several state visits.

The Kings Juan Carlos and Sofia went to the United Kingdom in 1986, Elizabeth II and Felipe of Edinburgh came to Spain in 1988 and Felipe VI and Queen Letizia went to the United Kingdom in 2017. The last visit was by Felipe VI, where he spoke about the similarities of both parliamentary monarchies with shared values ​​of diversity.