King Charles to Make Historic Visit to Auschwitz on 80th Liberation Anniversary
King Charles III is set to become the first British monarch to visit Auschwitz, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the camp's liberation on January 27, 2025. The visit will take place during a significant commemoration at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial in Poland, attended by various world leaders.
As the patron of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, King Charles hosted a recent event at Buckingham Palace aimed at promoting initiatives to ensure the memories of Holocaust survivors are preserved. The event featured testimonies from survivors like 94-year-old Manfred Goldberg, who emphasized the importance of remembering these histories.
Reflecting on the diminishing number of Holocaust survivors, King Charles expressed his concern, stating, "I can’t bear the dwindling number left behind." His commitment to Holocaust remembrance and education has been evident throughout his reign.
The King’s visit marks a significant moment in royal history, as it is the first for a British monarch to the site of the notorious concentration camp. Previously, the only senior royal to visit Auschwitz was Queen Camilla, who attended the 75th anniversary commemorations in 2020.
Goldberg praised the King's efforts to address the Holocaust, stating that his advocacy can bring awareness to the atrocities suffered by the Jewish people and combat indifference. The visit will aim to honor the memories of those lost and inspire future generations to understand the importance of remembrance.
Weekly Newsletter
News summary by melangenews