House Speaker Martin Romualdez (center) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (rightmost) (Speaker's office)

An ecstatic House Speaker Martin Romualdez wished "the best of health and the best of love" to the United Kingdom's (UK) newly-crowned royal couple.

“Today (Saturday, May 6), we celebrate with the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the rest of the world on the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort, his wife, now Queen Camilla,” said Romualdez, who is in the UK now together with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

“As we watch with awe, delight and an enduring sense of optimism, we wish King Charles and Queen Camilla the best of health and the best of love! May His and Her Majesty's reign be guided by faith, love, integrity and equality, following in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth, whose long and fruitful rule was described as ‘era-defining," added Romualdez said.

King Charles III's coronation on Saturday came eight months after he ascended to the throne, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.

The ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey in London and officiated by the highest Church official in England, the Archbishop of Canterbury.

“We are deeply honored to be witnesses to an event that is a rare piece of world history, and we pray for a deeper and more meaningful relationship between the Philippines and the United Kingdom for years to come,” said Romualdez, Leyte's 1st district representative in Philippine Congress.

“And may your reign also bring people together, provide prosperity to all of your subjects and inspire divine guidance to your rule. Congratulations to the new monarchs of the United Kingdom!” he further said.