The royal couple received congratulatory messages from around the world on Saturday after their coronation at Westminster Abbey in London. From Brussels to Washington via Beijing and Paris, many countries sent their congratulations to King Charles III, crowned with great pomp on Saturday, May 6, in London, at the age of 74.

The coronation of Charles III "is a testament to the enduring strength of the British monarchy," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Twitter. Chinese President Xi Jinping called on London to implement a long-term strategy for "peace" and "cooperation"