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Monarch describes partnership between two nations as ‘utterly vital’ to confronting challenges of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and climate crisis

Camilla showed her competitive side while the King met sporting stars in Paris.

When it comes to symbolism, Britain’s King Charles III’s visit to France is a big deal. Important historic monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe, les Champs Elysées, Château de Versailles are all part of the décor. But other important sites have been included that send a different message, one…

On the first day of King Charles III's first state visit to France as monarch – aimed at showing that the fundamentals of the cross-Channel alliance remain despite Brexit – the British head of state toasted the strength of Franco-British relations at a gala dinner in Versailles.

It is the first time a British monarch has addressed the senate from the chamber.

State visit comes six months after widespread rioting in France forced trip to be postponed

King and his wife finally arrive for trip six months after it was postponed due to rioting

Charles and Queen Camilla were guests of honour at a black tie dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

In return, the president gave the King a golden coin featuring Charles’s portrait.