King Charles and Queen Camilla set for State Visit to France after violent riots sparked delay
The King and Queen will travel to France for a delayed State Visit next month,
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The King and Queen will travel to France for a delayed State Visit next month, postponed because of violent riots sparked by pension reforms.
King Charles was due to travel to Paris and Bordeaux in March for his first overseas trip as monarch but President Macron asked the British Government to postpone after nationwide clashes led to hundreds of arrests and police officers being injured.
The King and Queen undertook their State Visit to Germany as planned, which was widely seen as a success in strengthening diplomatic ties with the country in a post-Brexit Europe.
The King became the first British sovereign in history to address the German parliament, which was received well by German lawmakers.
King Charles was due to travel to Paris and Bordeaux in March for his first overseas trip as monarch
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The State Visit, which has been planned for months, will now take place from Wednesday 20th to Friday 22nd September.
Buckingham Palace says the visit "will celebrate the shared history, culture and values of the United Kingdom and France".
Royal insiders are keeping tight-lipped on specific planned engagements; however, it is understood the State Visit will follow a similar programme to the one planned for March.
President Macron is expected to host King Charles and Queen Camilla for a state banquet in their honour during the visit.
The State Visit will mark His Majesty's 35th official visit to France, and Her Majesty's 9th official visit.
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