King Charles has finally kicked off the first state visit of his reign after a trip to France had to be shelved at the last minute.
He and Queen Camilla arrived in the German capital Berlin for a three-day trip this afternoon and were given a huge ceremonial welcome with military honours at the city's iconic Brandenburg Gate - the first time the landmark has been used to welcome any visiting head of state.
In the shadow of the monument– a national symbol of peace and unity – Germany’s president Frank-Walter Steinmeier and wife Elke Budenbender formally welcomed the King and Queen Consort.
