May 10, 2025 • 10 mins
His Majesty the King has extended his congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo the Fourteenth, as the newly elected pontiff takes over as leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
In a statement on Friday, Buckingham Palace confirmed that His Majesty had sent a private message to Pope Leo, offering his and Queen Camilla’s “most sincere good wishes for his pontificate.” A Palace spokesperson added that the King conveyed “warm regards” and noted Pope Leo’s “lifelong dedication to service, compassion and spiritual leadership.”
The King, who has forged a strong relationship with the Holy See, enjoyed a longstanding rapport with the late Pope Francis. The two last met in person just weeks before Pope Francis’s passing. His Majesty, as Supreme Governor of the Church of England, has maintained close diplomatic ties with the Vatican throughout his reign.
Charles paid solemn tribute to the wartime generation on Thursday evening, delivering a moving address marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
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In a statement on Friday, Buckingham Palace confirmed that His Majesty had sent a private message to Pope Leo, offering his and Queen Camilla’s “most sincere good wishes for his pontificate.” A Palace spokesperson added that the King conveyed “warm regards” and noted Pope Leo’s “lifelong dedication to service, compassion and spiritual leadership.”
The King, who has forged a strong relationship with the Holy See, enjoyed a longstanding rapport with the late Pope Francis. The two last met in person just weeks before Pope Francis’s passing. His Majesty, as Supreme Governor of the Church of England, has maintained close diplomatic ties with the Vatican throughout his reign.
Charles paid solemn tribute to the wartime generation on Thursday evening, delivering a moving address marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
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