King Charles Faces Backlash After Skipping Easter Message While Acknowledging Ramadan

Online criticism grows after confirmation that no Easter message will be issued this year, despite earlier Ramadan greeting.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

King Charles III is facing criticism following confirmation that Buckingham Palace does not plan to issue an Easter message this year, a decision that has drawn reactions online in light of his earlier public acknowledgment of Ramadan.

A report cited by GB News indicated that the monarch will not deliver a message for Easter, noting that such communications are not released annually in the same manner as the King’s traditional Christmas address. The report also observed that a message had been issued last year on Maundy Thursday.

The decision has prompted online commentary comparing the absence of an Easter message with a greeting previously shared during Ramadan. In February, King Charles issued a message wishing Muslims in the United Kingdom and globally a “blessed and peaceful Ramadan.”

Some social media users questioned the contrast. One post stated, “His sympathy for Islamism is impacting his religious role as Head of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith,” while another read, “Yet he found time for a warm ‘as-salamu alaykum, Ramadan Mubarak’ greeting.” Another message asked, “Has he forgotten his oath…” and a separate post described the situation as “ROYAL CLOWN EXPOSED.”

The online reaction was reflected in a series of social media posts, including additional commentary, questions, and criticism shared by users responding to the development.

The GB News reporting indicated that while Easter messages are not guaranteed each year, the timing of the Ramadan greeting earlier in the calendar prompted some observers to raise concerns about the balance of public acknowledgments tied to religious observances.

The discussion follows broader attention earlier this year when the Ramadan message was issued on Shrove Tuesday, a day traditionally associated with Christian observance ahead of Lent. At the time, some commentators noted the absence of a corresponding message marking that occasion.

No additional statement has been released by Buckingham Palace addressing the criticism, and officials have not indicated any plans to issue a message for Easter.