Global Leaders and Royals Mark 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation
King Charles becomes the first British monarch to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau as world leaders and Holocaust survivors honor the victims and share lessons for the future.
- King Charles III joined global leaders and royals in Poland for a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
- The British monarch's visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau was a historic first and included a deeply personal reflection on the atrocities committed there.
- Prince William and Princess Kate attended a Holocaust Memorial Day event in London, with William sharing his family's connection to Holocaust heroism through his great-grandmother, Princess Alice of Battenberg.
- Holocaust survivors shared their stories during the ceremonies, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past to prevent future atrocities.
- Efforts to preserve Holocaust history, including archival projects and survivor testimonies, were highlighted as the number of living survivors continues to dwindle.