King Charles III Extends Congratulations to Sri Lanka on 78th Independence Day

COLOMBO (News 1st): King Charles III, has extended his and the Queen's warmest congratulations on the 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka.

In a message addressed to Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, King Charles III has appreciated the enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka and has called it a partnership that has been shaped by deep historical ties.

The King also praised the cooperation between the two countries in fields such as education, trade, climate resilience, and shared global challenges. 

King Charles III added that he hopes for the nations to come together at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November 2026.

In his message that was shared by the British High Commission in Colombo, the King expressed sympathy to all the lives lost and the destruction caused to the country following Cyclone Ditwah, while admiring the dedication and courage of Sri Lankan authorities, during a time of crises. 

King Charles III concluded his message with a reminder that all nations must take bold steps toward sustainability, now more than ever.