Carlos III to visit France and Germany on his first overseas trip as king

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HE King Charles III United Kingdom he will visit France and Germany on his first trip abroad at the end of the month Since ascending the throne in September 2022, Buckingham Palace reported this Friday.

british ruler “will celebrate Britain’s relations France And Germanyemphasizing shared histories, culture and values” Contacts related to climate change, investment or the war in Ukraine are also expected.

The trip will begin on March 26 via France for the Élysée. It constitutes an “honor” that demonstrates the “historical ties” between the two countries. In this sense, according to the news of Franceinfo, he reminded that the British monarch and French president Emmanuel Macron share common interests in environmental issues.

Official visits before the coronation

Official agenda in France includes first break in ParisBefore the dinner to be held in his honor at the Palace of Versailles, Carlos III will speak in front of the deputies and senators, and also a second in Bordeaux to inaugurate a new Consulate and run other activities in the region.

This the tour will continue through Germany on the 29th, With two stops in Berlin and Hamburg. Germany’s president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, declared the Third World War, an example of “friendship” between their countries. Carlos will hold a state dinner in his honor.

“This visit is even more special because the king has decided to come to Germany before his coronation.” Scheduled for May 6, Steinmeier highlighted in a statement that he remembers seeing Carlos III last at the funeral of his mother, Isabel II.

The German Presidency also valued the choice of France and Germany. as “an important European movement” by the king. “Even after Brexit, we want to establish close and friendly relations with the UK in Germany and Europe,” Steinmeier said. said.

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