King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla to travel to France and Germany for historic engagements.

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will undertake their first state visits to France and Germany, embarking on a six-day tour at the end of this month. This landmark journey will see Charles making history as the first British monarch to deliver a speech from the chamber of the French Senate.

The royal visit will commence in Paris on 26 March, before the couple continues on to Berlin. This tour comes shortly after the King welcomed Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, at Windsor Castle, where a crucial post-Brexit agreement concerning Northern Ireland was established.

According to a spokesperson from Buckingham Palace, the upcoming visit aims to celebrate the deep-rooted relationships between Britain, France, and Germany, showcasing shared cultural values and histories. It will also highlight collaborative efforts on various global challenges, such as climate change, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and opportunities for trade and cultural exchange.

While in France, the King and Queen Consort will spend time in both Paris and Bordeaux. A key event during their visit will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. The King is also expected to address the Senate, with discussions still ongoing regarding whether he will deliver his speech in French, as his mother famously did during her visits.

Furthermore, the royal couple will be honoured guests at a State Banquet hosted by President Macron and Mrs. Macron at the illustrious Château de Versailles, further emphasising the significance of this historic trip.