UK’s King Charles addresses German parliament in German (Videos)

King Charles III on Thursday became the first British monarch to address the Bundestag, the German parliament, paying tribute to the deep historical bonds and longstanding ties between the two nations.

The British sovereign is in Germany on the inaugural state visit of his reign with the Queen Consort until Friday.

Alternating between German and English, Charles said it was a “great honor” to address the Bundestag on Thursday, adding he was proud to be in Berlin to “renew the special bond of friendship between our two countries.”

He said the friendship between the two nations “meant so much to my beloved mother,” who spoke often of her visits to the country.

Charles discussed the war in Ukraine and praised the countries’ support of Kyiv.

“Countless lives have been destroyed; freedom and human dignity have been trampled in the most brutal way. The security of Europe has been threatened, together with our democratic values,” he told the crowded chamber. “Even as we abhor the appalling scenes of destruction, we can take heart from our unity – in defense of Ukraine, of peace and freedom.”

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