LONDON — King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, will travel to France and Germany this month, making their first state visits since Charles ascended to the throne in September, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
“The visit will celebrate Britain’s relationship with France and Germany, marking our shared histories, culture and values,” said a statement from the palace. “It will also provide an opportunity to look forwards and demonstrate the many ways the U.K. is working in partnership with France and Germany, whether that be to tackle climate change; respond to the conflict in Ukraine; seize trade and investment opportunities or share the best of our arts and culture.”
In choosing France and Germany, the two largest economies of the European Union, for his first official visits, King Charles is signaling Britain’s intention to strengthen ties after Brexit negotiations sowed divisions.
For the French portion of the trip, which begins March 26, the royal couple will join President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, in Paris for a ceremony of remembrance and wreath laying at the Arc de Triomphe. The king and queen consort will also attend a state banquet in their honor at the Palace of Versailles.
King Charles Will Travel to France and Germany for First State Visits
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