MADRID, September 21 (EUROPA PRESS) –

This Thursday, King Charles III highlighted to French legislators the friendly relations that unite Britain and France and referred to the “unbreakable” determination of both countries to continue working so that Ukraine can be “successful” in the face of the aggression unleashed. Russia in February 2022.

“Our resolve and alliance are more important than ever. Together, we stand by the Ukrainian people with unwavering solidarity,” said the king, in a roughly 20-minute speech to the French Senate that was part of the second day. his state visit to France.

The king, who rarely touches on political issues but has even referred to speeches by former French president Charles de Gaulle, has admitted in the case that Europe is once again facing “unjustified aggression” by Russia and that it is a matter of “freedom” in this case. stake.

Charles III delivered his speech primarily in French and told an audience that he was forced to return to work in the midst of a parliamentary recess, something the king apologized for at first amidst laughter from those present. The current king has acknowledged his mother’s legacy of weaving a “golden thread” between the two countries, even continuing a tradition started by Elizabeth II by planting a tree at the British residence in Paris.

The Queen has also called for collaboration on the environment, an issue she often spoke clearly about when she was Prince of Wales and is now closely following in the British media due to the latest steps announced by First Minister Rishi. Sunak, will delay several key energy transition commitments.

In relation to this issue, he stated that the challenge is “huge and serious”, requiring “action” on the part of government, citizens and the private sector, without any veiled allusion to any of today’s topics in America. Kingdom.

Charles III traveled accompanied by Queen Camilla, who on Wednesday began a three-day state visit replicating the agenda planned in March, when the same trip had to be canceled at the last minute due to protests in France against pension reform. . One of the big events of the tour takes place on Wednesday, with a formal dinner hosted by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, at the Palace of Versailles.