The British sovereign, who has not spoken about the racist and Islamophobic violence that broke out ten days ago, had phone conversations with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and police officials.
Currently on holiday in Scotland, Charles III conveyed his “heartfelt thanks to the police and emergency services for all they are doing to restore peace in areas which have been affected by disorder and violence”, a carrier said according to Buckingham Palace.
“The king said he was greatly encouraged by the many examples of the spirit of solidarity” in the face of “the attacks and delinquency of a small number with the compassion and resistance of the greater number,” the same source added.
“His Majesty hopes that the shared values of mutual respect and understanding will continue to strengthen and unify the nation,” the statement said.
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The sovereign and Queen Camilla quickly sent a message of condolences to the families of the victims of the knife attack that claimed the lives of three girls aged six to nine during a dance class on July 29 in Southport, north-west England.
Since then, no member of the royal family has spoken publicly about the violence that followed for a week, amid online rumors about the suspected killers.
Even though the British monarch is supposed to stay out of political matters, his silence began to attract criticism.