Charles III.: Monarch commemorates the victim in London

In a statement on the 20th anniversary of the Islamist terrorist attacks of July 7, 2005 in London, King Charles III. (76) People called on to “stand against those who try to split us”. The British monarch condemned the “senseless acts of evil”. Four suicide bombers had detonated bombs in three subways and a double-decker bus from the capital during the morning rush hour, which killed 52 people and injured more than 700.

The king called for a “spirit of unity”. The attacks would have shown how important it was to “build a society in which people of all faiths and backgrounds can live together in mutual respect and understanding”.

His special prayers would apply to all those “whose life has changed forever on this terrible summer day”. Charles also praised all helpers and the “extraordinary courage and compassion that emerged from the darkness of that day”. Even if the horrors were never forgotten, it could be comfortable that such events weld the community “in solidarity, consolation and determination”. “It is this spirit of unity that helped London and our nation to heal,” emphasized the king.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (62) said that the country will unite the deceased “and all those whose lives have changed forever”. Several memorial events take place in London on Monday, including a national memorial service in the St. Paul’s cathedral. As “BBC” reported, the king is represented there by his brother Prince Edward (61).