King Charles of Britain emphasized that the diversity among nations should be a unifying force rather than a cause for division in his message for the annual Commonwealth celebrations.

As Prime Minister Keir Starmer works to ease tensions between the United States, Europe, and Ukraine, the monarch has taken on a significant diplomatic role. In a historic move, he extended an unprecedented second state visit invitation to U.S. President Donald Trump and recently hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at his private estate, reaffirming his support for Ukraine.

In his address for Commonwealth Day on Monday, an annual event celebrating the voluntary alliance of 56 nations under his leadership, the 76-year-old king highlighted the value of global unity.

"In these unpredictable times, it is all too easy to see our differences as obstacles rather than as opportunities for growth and mutual understanding. Yet, the Commonwealth’s extraordinary family of nations stands together in a spirit of solidarity and, most importantly, friendship," Charles stated in excerpts released by Buckingham Palace.

"The Commonwealth’s enduring ability to unite people from across the globe has withstood the test of time and remains as vital today as ever."