London.- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in this capital today to attend the coronation of Carlos III tomorrow. to attend the King of the United Kingdom.
Sources close to the delegation accompanying him said Lula will also have a meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak this Friday.
The two will discuss trade, technological cooperation and environmental issues. No new bilateral agreements are currently expected to be signed.
In London tonight, the founder of the Workers’ Party will also attend a reception hosted by the British royal family at Buckingham Palace, the monarch’s official residence.
Lula spoke to Carlos III over the phone on March 6 about pacts between the two nations and climate issues.
“I have just spoken to King Carlos III. on the phone. We spoke about the will to deepen alliances and talks between our countries on the issue of climate and environmental protection,” the former trade unionist wrote on the occasion of the occasion on a social network.
During the conversation, they also extended an invitation to Lula to attend the investiture of the Sovereign Consort Camilla Parker Bowles, to be held tomorrow at Westminster Abbey in London.
Carlos III automatically became king upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022.
Saturday’s event will be chaired by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church.
The abbey, whose royal connections are far-reaching, was the scene of the funeral services of Elizabeth II and also the son of Charles III. and current heir to the throne, Prince William, married his wife Kate.
For the population, the highlight of the celebrations is likely to be on May 7th: a concert at Windsor Castle that brings together British and international stars of music and dance.
Charles III is King and Head of State not only of the United Kingdom but of 14 other Commonwealth nations including Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Jamaica.
Journalistic media ensure that the sovereign has received a huge wave of support since he succeeded his mother to the throne.