Royalty and carriage rides on day 1 of Macron's state visit
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King Charles III highlighted the crucial bonds between the United Kingdom and France in the face of a “multitude of more complex threats,” as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron for the first state visit by a European leader to his country since Brexit.
The Prime Minister and the French President will address their countries at 4pm in the UK, as part of Mr Macron's landmark state visit
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the UK for the first state visit by a French president since 2008. During the three-day visit he will attend a banquet at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla,
King Charles welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Britain on Tuesday for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit, their warm greeting symbolising the return of closer ties between the two countries.
King Charles continues royal duties despite a visible bloodshot eye at President Macron's state visit, with sources claiming he remains determined as monarch.
French President Emmanuel Macron attended yet another lavish banquet Wednesday evening in London, this one hosted by London Lord Mayor Alderman Alastair King.
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The French president and his wife Brigitte were earlier greeted by Prince William and Catherine as they landed in the UK for a three-day trip.