'Both Share Respect For Commonwealth': King Charles III's Message On India's 77th Republic Day

Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 19:29 IST

King Charles III congratulated India on Republic Day and winning the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid for Ahmedabad, praising India-UK ties, climate leadership.

King Charles III (AP File Photo)

King Charles III on Monday hailed India-UK partnership in his Republic Day message to President Droupadi Murmu and congratulated India on its winning bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

In a letter, posted on social media, the 77-year-old monarch reflected upon the “shared values and mutual respect for the Commonwealth" as India celebrated its 77th Republic Day.

He also pointed out the deepening tie-ups in the field of “sustainability through clean energy initiatives, cooperation on climate finance and initiatives on clean tech and green growth".

“The Commonwealth’s rich diversity and the energy of its younger generations continue to inspire hope and progress. In these times of global uncertainty, our collective strength and unity are more vital than ever," reads the message from King Charles and Queen Camilla. I am so pleased that our nations will come together at the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda in November, where we will reaffirm our shared commitments and set out a collective vision for the future," he said.

King Charles III congratulated India for “securing the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad" and lauded “India’s international climate leadership through initiatives such as the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure".

“India is a powerful global voice for this crucial cause, and our collaboration underscores a shared resolve to shape a prosperous, secure and sustainable world," he added.

This came as Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, read out President Murmu’s customary Republic Day address to the nation.

According to PTI, after the unfurling of the Indian national flag and a rendition of the national anthem, there was a special performance of ‘Vande Mataram’ to mark 150 years of the patriotic tune by singers from the Bengal Heritage Foundation in the UK. “It’s always special to have the community here at the High Commission celebrating a national day, made more special this time by the fact that everyone participated in singing ‘Vande Mataram’ to mark the 150th anniversary of that national song too," Doraiswami told PTI.

“It wasn’t just a performance to remind us of the song, but also reflected the value that the song has in our national mental memory," he said.

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