Charles said:
“In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time, and the United Nations Security Council was united in the face of terror, we answered the call together – as our people have done so for more than a century, shoulder to shoulder, through two World Wars, the Cold War, Afghanistan and moments that have defined our shared security.
“Today, Mr Speaker, that same, unyielding resolve is needed for the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people – in order to secure a truly just and lasting peace.”
Defence and Security Ties
The King went on to stress the importance of continued cooperation in defence and security.
He said:
“The United Kingdom recognises that the threats we face demand a transformation in British defence.
“That is why our country, in order to be fit for the future, has committed to the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War.”
He added:
“Our defence, intelligence and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades.