Buckingham Palace confirmed that no Easter message will be issued this year, a decision that comes shortly after the Royal Family publicly gave a Ramadan greeting. The King, 77, instead marked Thursday with a visit to North Wales alongside Queen Camilla. The annual Easter message, unlike the Christmas broadcast, is not a fixed tradition.
It also comes after Windsor Castle had previously hosted an Iftar prayer event to mark the end of Ramadan.
In February, the Royal Family’s official social media account posted a message recognizing Ramadan. The post read: “Wishing all Muslims in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.” It included a graphic stating “Ramadan Mubarak."
The Ramadan message was widely shared and drew supportive responses online. One user wrote: “Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims, may this month bring peace, reflection and countless blessings.”
Last year’s Maundy Thursday message from the King focused on Christian teachings. He said: “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 also referenced Ramadan during a State Banquet held last month, where he acknowledged the observance while hosting Nigeria’s Muslim president.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu traveled to the United Kingdom in March for a two-day state visit, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.
Speaking at the banquet, King Charles said: "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!"
The King closed his remarks by extending further greetings tied to the end of Ramadan.
"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 propose a toast, To the President and people of Nigeria – 'Naija No Dey Carry Last!' (Nigerians Never Come Last)."
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It also comes after Windsor Castle had previously hosted an Iftar prayer event to mark the end of Ramadan.
In February, the Royal Family’s official social media account posted a message recognizing Ramadan. The post read: “Wishing all Muslims in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.” It included a graphic stating “Ramadan Mubarak."
The Ramadan message was widely shared and drew supportive responses online. One user wrote: “Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims, may this month bring peace, reflection and countless blessings.”
Last year’s Maundy Thursday message from the King focused on Christian teachings. He said: “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 also referenced Ramadan during a State Banquet held last month, where he acknowledged the observance while hosting Nigeria’s Muslim president.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu traveled to the United Kingdom in March for a two-day state visit, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years.
Speaking at the banquet, King Charles said: "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!"
The King closed his remarks by extending further greetings tied to the end of Ramadan.
"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 propose a toast, To the President and people of Nigeria – 'Naija No Dey Carry Last!' (Nigerians Never Come Last)."
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