From Brussels to Washington via Beijing and Paris, many countries sent their congratulations to King Charles III, crowned with great pomp on Saturday, May 6, in London, at the age of 74.

Washington praises US-British 'friendship'

US President Joe Biden congratulated King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation by hailing the "long friendship" between the United States and Britain, on his Twitter account.

"The long friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom is a source of strength for our two peoples," he said, saying he was "proud" that his wife Jill Biden is representing the United States at the ceremony in London.

Congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their Coronation. The enduring friendship between the U.S. and the U.K. is a source of strength for both our peoples.

I am proud the First Lady is representing the United States for this historic occasion.

— President Biden (@POTUS) May 6, 2023

A "symbol of stability" for the EU

The coronation of Charles III "is a testament to the enduring strength of the British monarchy, a symbol of stability and continuity," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Twitter.

"My congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla," she added, posting photos of the ceremony at Westminster Abbey where she was present.

Charles III and Camilla, "friends of the France" for Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron, present at Westminster Abbey, congratulated King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation, greeting "friends of the France" in a tweet on Saturday.

Congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla, friends of the France.

Proud to be by your side on this historic day.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) May 6, 2023

Beijing calls for 'development' and 'peace'

Congratulating Britain's new ruler, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on London to implement a long-term strategy for "peace" and "cooperation."

"China and the UK, both permanent members of the UN Security Council, should take a strategic and long-term approach to promote the historic movement towards peace, development and win-win cooperation," the Chinese leader quoted the official Xinhua news agency as saying.

"China stands ready to work with the UK to improve the friendship between their two peoples," Xi added.

An ally for "cooperation" and "climate", hails Berlin

On a visit to Kenya, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed the arrival on the throne of an ally for the cause of climate.

"For me, it was and still is very important that this is someone who is committed to close cooperation between Britain and the European Union and who also has his own fight to advance climate protection," he said. "It will help us too."

Rome's "best wishes"

On Twitter, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sent her "best wishes to King Charles III, Queen Camilla and all the British people".

The far-right leader also took the opportunity to salute Italian know-how, honored in Westminster Abbey where Charles III was crowned.

The "Cosmati Pavement", the mosaic floor on which rested Saturday the throne of the new monarch, was "masterfully created by Italian craftsmanship" and "continues today to impress the world and recall the rich cooperation between Italy and the United Kingdom which, we are sure (...), will be further strengthened with King Charles," said Giorgia Meloni.

Athens congratulates 'friend of Greece'

In an English-language message posted on Twitter, the Greek Foreign Ministry "warmly congratulated His Majesty King Charles III", calling him a "faithful friend of Greece".

"While wishing him success in his missions, we look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation and further deepening our historic bilateral relations," the ministry added.

We warmly congratulate HM King Charles III, a proven friend of Greece, in his #Coronation day.
Wishing him success in his duties, we are looking forward to continuing 🇬🇷🇬🇧 excellent cooperation & further deepening bilateral historic relations pic.twitter.com/3ID8fG8Xt6

— Υπουργείο εξωτερικών (@GreeceMFA) May 6, 2023

With AFP

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