India, Jan. 26 -- Britain's King Charles III has written to President Droupadi Murmu, conveying his and Queen Camilla's warm greetings to the government and people of India on the occasion of the country's 77th Republic Day, while lauding the enduring and close ties between the two nations.

UK monarch lauds enduring India-UK partnership and Commonwealth values In his letter to President Murmu, the King praised the enduring partnership between India and the UK, saying it is rooted in the shared values and mutual respect that define the Commonwealth. He also expressed pride in the role played by Commonwealth member nations in fostering understanding, cooperation, and opportunity across the globe.

"The Commonwealth's rich diversity and th...