King Charles Mourns Georgian Leader, Hosts Nigerian Visit

0:00On March 22, King Charles has shared his deep sorrow over the death of Ilya II, the 93-year-old leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church. The Catholicos patriarch passed away recently, and the King sent a letter to church leaders expressing sympathies to everyone grieving. In his message, Charles highlighted Ilya's lifelong dedication to spiritual guidance for Georgians, noting his wisdom and respect worldwide. He recalled a key meeting between Ilya and Queen Elizabeth II, back in 2011, which showed strong bonds between their churches and nations. Georgia declared a nationwide day of mourning, and Ilya was laid to rest today at Sionic Cathedral in Tbilisi. The King's words reached out to clergy and followers alike during this tough time. This letter capped off a packed week for Charles, who welcomed Nigerian President Bola Tanubu and his wife for Britain's first state visit of the year, the first, in 37 years.

1:00It was also the first such visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan since 1928. To respect their fasting, the royals made special changes, like a vegetable and fish-make with menu, a prayer room at Windsor Castle and a schedule. Letting guests break their fast before dinner, these thoughtful touches wrapped up the visits smoothly, highlighting ongoing diplomatic warmth. Entertainment and celebrity news, today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.