King Charles to Attend Auschwitz Anniversary

King Charles III will attend the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking his first visit to the former Nazi concentration camp and becoming the first British monarch to do so. This significant event will take place on January 27, with the King joining international leaders for the commemoration, which also coincides with Holocaust Memorial Day. The King has been a longstanding advocate for Holocaust remembrance, hosting events at Buckingham Palace to support educational projects. Despite undergoing cancer treatment, Charles is committed to attending the event and meeting Polish President Andrzej Duda and local community leaders in Krakow. This visit underscores the King's dedication to Holocaust awareness and his efforts to ensure the stories of survivors are preserved. The commemorative events in Poland will include a symbolic freight car placed at the camp's gate, highlighting the tragic history of the 1.1 million victims, mostly Jewish, who perished there.