Vladimir Putin first world leader to congratulate King Charles III on his accession to British throne

Russian President Vladimir Putin is believed to have been the first world leader to congratulate King Charles III following his official accession to the British throne.

In an emotional ceremony at St James’ Palace in London, King Charles III was officially proclaimed as the new monarch of the United Kingdom today, Saturday, September 10. It is believed that Vladimir Putin was one of – possibly the first – world leaders to congratulate him.

His Majesty The King gives a personal declaration at today’s Accession Council, where he was formally proclaimed King Charles III.

⚫ https://t.co/lZ6yrT9Y0Y pic.twitter.com/phalp3gxTo

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 10, 2022

His Majesty King Charles III’s Declaration made at the Accession Council at St James’s Palace. pic.twitter.com/9oJTCUtNOg

— Charlie Proctor (@MonarchyUK) September 10, 2022

Messages of congratulations have been sent by world leaders following his accession to the British throne. One of the very first messages to arrive is believed to have been sent by Russian President, Vladimir Putin.

In a message from the Kremlin, he wrote: “Your Majesty, Please receive my sincerest congratulations on your accession to the throne. I wish Your Majesty success, robust health and above all the best”.

JUST IN – Putin congratulates King Charles III: Kremlinhttps://t.co/DN5ULHejZ2 pic.twitter.com/FcZ6qlrzmH

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) September 10, 2022

The royal families of the United Kingdom and Spain have had a close connection, and the King of Spain was among the first to react. King Felipe VI sent a lovely message on behalf of himself, Queen Letizia, his Government, and the people of Spain.

Mensaje de S.M. el Rey a S.M. el Rey Carlos III del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, con motivo de su proclamación. pic.twitter.com/TzT4hqTbqx

— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) September 10, 2022

At the same time as the King was being declared in Britain, similar ceremonies were held in Commonwealth countries. In Ottawa, Canada, Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister, joined the Governer-General, Mary Simon, for the event. God Save The King was performed, followed by the Proclamation of King Charles III.

The Proclamation of the new King has been made in Ottawa, Canada.

In attendance for the ceremony is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon. pic.twitter.com/9FM6FeRwRU

— Royal Central (@RoyalCentral) September 10, 2022

The Proclamation of the new King has been made in Ottawa, Canada.

In attendance for the ceremony is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon. pic.twitter.com/9FM6FeRwRU

— Royal Central (@RoyalCentral) September 10, 2022

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