Buckingham Palace confirms King Charles will not issue Easter message this year

The late Queen Elizabeth II did not regularly issue an Easter message both, opting to take action solely through the coronavirus pandemic.

The Palace’s resolution marks a distinction from final year, when His Majesty issued a message on Maundy Thursday.

In the message, the King spoke about Jesus, stating: “On Maundy Thursday, Jesus knelt and washed the feet of many of those who would abandon Him. His humble action was a token of His love that knew no bounds or boundaries and is central to Christian belief.”

King Charles, 77, additionally spoke about Judaism and Islam, including: “The love He showed when He walked the Earth reflected the Jewish ethic of caring for the stranger and those in need, a deep human instinct echoed in Islam and other religious traditions, and in the hearts of all who seek the good of others.”

Despite not issuing a proper Easter message, the King and Queen Camilla did journey to North Wales at this time to have a good time Maundy Thursday.

Buckingham Palace’s resolution not to launch an Easter message will doubtless ruffle some feathers amongst Christians, on condition that in February, the King and Queen’s social media account confronted backlash for issuing Muslims a “blessed and peaceful Ramadan” on Shrove Tuesday.

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The message was accompanied by a graphic studying “Ramadan Mubarak”, an Arabic phrase that means “Blessed Ramadan”.

In a put up shared on X by the Royal Family’s official account, Buckingham Palace stated: “Wishing all Muslims in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.”

Ramadan is the holiest month within the Islamic calendar, marked by fasting from daybreak to sundown, elevated prayer, charity and reflection. The month culminates within the competition of Eid al-Fitr.

The message was warmly acquired by many social media customers, with one writing: “Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims, may this month bring peace, reflection and countless blessings.”

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Another responded: “Thank you, Your Majesty – Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim faithfuls.”

However, the message prompted criticism from some royal supporters, who famous it was shared on Shrove Tuesday – the Christian day of reflection and preparation earlier than the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

Several customers questioned why there had been no equal message marking the Christian observance, with one writing that it “would have been nice to see a message on Shrove Tuesday… before the start of Lent”.

Another requested: “Where’s the happy wishing for Christians for Shrove Tuesday?”

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King Charles additionally used final month’s State Banquet speech to acknowledge the Muslim President of Nigeria’s “sacrifice” throughout Ramadan.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu visited the United Kingdom for a high-profile two-day state go to in March, marking the primary such go to by a Nigerian chief in 37 years.

During his speech, King Charles stated: “We are most grateful to you for travelling during this holy month which, I acknowledge, is no small sacrifice, and so it is my particular pleasure to wish you, Mr President, peace, blessings, and an abundance of joy. Ramadan Mubarak!”

Concluding the speech, the monarch acknowledged: “As I close, Mr President, in anticipation of Eid El-Fitr in Nigeria and across the world, I can only wish you and the millions of Muslims in our countries, Eid Mubarak.

“And, in doing so, let me suggest a toast, To the President and other people of Nigeria – ‘Naija No Dey Carry Last!’ (Nigerians Never Come Last).”