Several countries, from Brussels to Washington and Beijing, sent their congratulations to Britain’s new king, Charles III, who was crowned in London on Saturday at the age of 74, AFP reported.

Washington highly values ​​the American-British “friendship”.

US President Joe Biden congratulated King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation, praising the “longstanding friendship” between the United States and Great Britain on Twitter.

“The long friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom is a source of strength for both our peoples,” he said, adding that he was “proud” that his wife, Jill, would represent the United States at the ceremony in London.

“Symbol of stability” for the EU

Charles III’s coronation “is proof of the 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 from the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which she attended.

– Beijing calls for “development” and “peace”.

Welcoming the new British monarch, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged London to implement a long-term strategy of “peace” and “cooperation”.

“China and Great Britain, both permanent members of the UN Security Council, must adopt a strategic and long-term approach to advance the historic movement towards peace, development and mutually beneficial cooperation,” the agency quoted the Chinese leader as saying. New China.

“China is ready to cooperate with Britain to strengthen the friendship between the two peoples,” President Xi added.

Ally for “cooperation” and “climate”, welcomes Berlin

During a visit to Kenya, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed the accession of a climate ally.

“It was and still is very important to me that this is someone who is committed to close cooperation between Britain and the European Union and who is also leading his own fight for climate protection,” he said. “It will help us too.”

Best wishes from Rome…

On Twitter, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Maloney sent “best wishes to King Charles III, Queen Camilla and all the British people.”

Maloney also took the opportunity to salute the Italian craftsmanship on display at Westminster Abbey, where Charles III was crowned.

The Cosmati Cobblestones, the mosaic floor on which the new monarch’s throne rested on Saturday, was “masterfully created by Italian craftsmen” and “today continues to amaze the world and remind us of the rich collaboration between Italy and the United Kingdom, which we are sure will continue.” many more years.”