Buckingham Palace issues update as King prepares for France State Visit

Buckingham Palace shared an update after King Charles marked the anniversary of a dark day in his nation.

The office of the monarch releases a personal message written by the King for the terrible day that changed lives forever.

Charles extended his “heartfelt thoughts and special prayers” to the people who suffered the tragic events of 7th July 2005.

20 years ago, devasting suicide attacks in London underground trains claimed the lives 52 passengers and injured more than 770 people.

The monarch shed light on how the spirit of unity in London allowed the public to heal and move forward from the horrors of the event.

“As we remember those we lost, let us therefore 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 would seek to divide us,” the King wrote in the message.

The message comes just a day before the King and his wife, Queen Camilla, are set to welcome President of France, Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at Windsor Castle.

The two-day visit will see the two nations celebrate the return of close political relations between London and Paris after the bitter exit of Britain from the European Union.

The State Visit is also a significant once as it will see Macron become the first European leader to be invited for a pomp-filled state visit to the UK since Brexit.