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Buckingham Palace breaks down: Charles III issues the most special statement

Words from the heart that strengthen national unity and leave a mark on a date impossible to forget

In British public life, there are moments that resonate with an emotional force that unites an entire country. In that balance between protocol and humanity, members of the royal family become a reflection of the collective sentiment. Charles III and the Dukes of Edinburgh know how to embody with dignity that blend of solemnity and closeness required by each public event.

Without the need for grand speeches, certain gestures are deeply etched in the collective memory. The crown, beyond its symbolic power, is the voice of those who can't speak. At times, the power of a phrase spoken at just the right moment surpasses any institutional act.

Charles III dressed in a blue pinstripe suit with decorations, seated on a wooden throne adorned with golden details
The king has reflected on the need to build a society | Europa Press

Charles III, with his words, embraces pain and exalts hope

King Charles III chose words filled with serenity to remember one of the darkest episodes in the United Kingdom's recent history. "Today, to remember the deep wounds of the tragic events of July 7, 2005, I send you my sincerest thoughts." "My prayers to those whose lives were changed forever on that terrible summer day."

With this phrase, he marked the beginning of a tribute that goes beyond the ceremonial. On July 7, 20 years ago, London was shaken by an attack that left 56 victims (56), including the perpetrators of the attack.

The scars remain open, but time has also cultivated a brave collective determination. More than 700 people (700) were injured, and each anniversary recalls the fragility and strength that coexist in London.

A man in a suit walks with his head down while a soldier holds an umbrella over him at a monument with vertical columns and people in the background.
Charles III at the memorial for the victims of the July 7, 2005 attacks | Instagram, @theroyalfamily

Solidarity as an antidote to horror

The monarch's reflection seeks to highlight unity as the driving force of national recovery. "Although the horrors will never be forgotten, we can find comfort in the way these events unite communities in solidarity, comfort, and determination." This phrase captures the spirit of resilience that London has managed to cultivate.

In a diverse society like Britain's, Charles III's words reaffirm a deeper commitment. "Let us use this 20th anniversary to reaffirm our commitment to building a society." "Where people of all faiths and backgrounds can live together with mutual respect and understanding, always standing firm against those who seek to divide us."

With these words, he concluded a message that consolidates the crown as a living part of the British emotional fabric. The presence of the Dukes of Edinburgh at the commemorative event added even more solemnity to the tribute, in a gesture that renews the bond between the crown and its people.

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