“There are three virtues the world still needs…” – King Charles III
On the eve of Easter, King Charles III reflected on the violence and conflicts destroying lives around the world. Breaking with the traditional reserve expected of the British monarchy in political matters, the 76-year-old sovereign—currently undergoing cancer treatment—spoke with heartfelt conviction about human nature and the power of love in a fractured world.
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According to The Times, the King highlighted the paradox of humanity, capable of both “great cruelty” and “immense kindness.” “We are capable of much cruelty and much kindness,” he stated.
Citing the suffering caused by the war in Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Charles III echoed the global distress while praising the heroic efforts of humanitarian workers, some of whom he recently welcomed to Buckingham Palace. “I feel deep admiration for their resilience, their courage, and their compassion,” he emphasized.
Delivering a deeply spiritual message, the King underlined three core virtues the world still desperately needs. “There are three virtues the world still needs: faith, hope, and love,” he said. “And the greatest of these is love.”
This direct reference to Christian teachings was thoughtfully extended into a broader, inclusive vision of shared human values across religions. “The love Jesus showed during His time on Earth reflected the Jewish ethic of caring for the stranger and those in need—a deep human instinct that also resonates in Islam and other religious traditions,” the King affirmed.