On Friday 16 September 2022, Mr Nemu Chandaria, OBE – Chairman of the Institute of Jainology took part in an audience with King Charles III along with other thirty or so faith leaders.
BBC News – Showing Mr Nemu Chandaria meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
This was one of the King’s first public audiences and took place in the Bow Room at Buckingham Palace. The King confirmed his commitment to the Christian faith and his duty to protect the space for faith itself.
In his address, the new monarch thanked all the faith leaders and representatives for the condolences expressed to him on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. “Your kind words of sympathy have touched me more than I can say. They mean a lot to me,” he said.
He further stated that “As a member of the Church of England, my Christian beliefs have love at their very heart. By my most profound convictions, therefore – as well as by my position as Sovereign – I hold myself bound to respect those who follow other spiritual paths, as well as those who seek to live their lives in accordance with secular ideals”.
He said he had always thought of Britain as a “community of communities” and his duty was to serve in a way that reflected the world in which we now live and to protect the diversity of our country.
He was determined to protect the principles of freedom of conscience, generosity of spirit and care for others which were, to him, the essence of our nationhood.
King Charles III Address to Faith Leaders at Buckingham Palace
Photos: Aaron Chown/PA
YouTube Video: The Royal Family Channel
Posted By Kishor B Shah on 14 May 2024
