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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Laura Elston

King to underscore French and British bond in face of ‘complex threats’

Emmanuel Macron
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla are hosting French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte for a three-day state visit to the UK.
  • The visit, the first by an EU head of state since Brexit, aims to underscore the crucial partnership between the two nations in tackling global challenges such as defence, technology, and climate change.
  • The itinerary includes a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, a carriage procession, and an opulent state banquet, with the Prince and Princess of Wales also participating.
  • Discussions between Mr Macron and UK leaders will focus on defence, economic growth, security, migration, and strategies for addressing small boat crossings, alongside support for a Ukraine peace deal.
  • The King will emphasise 1,000 years of shared history and culture, highlighting the enduring bond between Britain and France in the face of a “multitude of complex threats”.

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King to highlight vital bond with France over threats that ‘know no borders’

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