Amid increasing scrutiny regarding President Joe Biden’s age and health, several global leaders have voiced their confidence in his leadership abilities during the recent NATO summit.
Keir Starmer, the new leader of the United Kingdom, touched on the issue indirectly during a CNN interview at the NATO summit in Washington. When asked if his views on age limits for lawmakers applied to Biden, Starmer emphasized that it is up to the American people to choose their president. He acknowledged that, despite concerns about Biden’s mental sharpness, the 81-year-old president was in good form during their discussions. Starmer added that he would voice concerns if he had any.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also supported Biden’s capabilities. When asked about Biden’s ability to lead on the global stage, Trudeau praised the U.S. president’s experience, thoughtfulness, and steadfastness on significant issues, highlighting the positive and productive working relationship they share.
French President Emmanuel Macron defended Biden after he mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Vladimir Putin. Macron assured reporters that Biden is clear on key issues and capable of leading, pointing out that everyone makes occasional verbal slips and urging for understanding.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz echoed Macron’s sentiments, downplaying the importance of occasional verbal errors and asserting that such slips happen to everyone.
Late Queen Elizabeth II made a significant change to royal titles, allowing her great-grandchildren, including Prince Louis, to hold royal titles. This overturned King George V’s 1917 rule that restricted such titles to children and grandchildren of the sovereign’s male heirs. As a result, Prince Louis, along with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, were granted the titles of Prince and Princess. However, this change initially did not apply to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, who were later granted the titles Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet by King Charles after his coronation in 2022.
