King Charles greeted by Keir Starmer as they meet with European leaders at Blenheim Palace
King Charles has arrived at Blenheim Palace to meet Keir Starmer and more than 45 European leaders as part of a major government summit
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King Charles has arrived at Blenheim Palace to meet Keir Starmer and more than 45 European leaders as part of a major government summit.
Leaders from across Europe have come together for the European Political Community event.
The King was seen walking into Blenheim Palace - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - alongside the new Prime Minister.
The UK-hosted EPC has focussed on issues including Ukraine, energy security, and migration.
King Charles has arrived at Blenheim Palace to meet Keir Starmer and more than 45 European leaders as part of a major government summitReutersHis Majesty was met by the Labour leader before they chatted outside the palace.
Charles appeared to be laughing with Starmer as the pair walked into the venue alongside each other.
King Charles also met Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Images show the royal amused as he chats to Meloni.
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King Charles also met Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
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Charles appeared to be laughing with Starmer as the pair walked into the venue alongside each other.
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He was also pictured speaking to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President of France Emmanuel Macron.
The 75-year-old attended the event his afternoon which saw Starmer address the illegal migration "crisis" and to stand firm in support of Ukraine.
The Prime Minister hopes the European Political Community summit will provide an opportunity to "reset" the UK’s relations with its neighbours after the turmoil of the Brexit years.
The gathering at Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill, is a more informal affair than many international summits.
He was also pictured speaking to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President of France Emmanuel Macron
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The King was seen walking into Blenheim Palace - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - alongside the new Prime Minister
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The leaders later attended a reception hosted by the King in the palace’s Long Library, which has walls lined by more than 10,000 books.
Starmer is set to partake in talks with key figures including a dinner with Emmanuel Macron and a meeting with Polish counterpart Donald Tusk.
The EPC was the created by French President Macron and involves 20 non-EU nations including the UK as well as the 27-strong EU bloc.
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