King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a long-awaited state visit to France from September 20-22, 2022.
The trip was originally scheduled for March but was postponed due to civil unrest in France.
What events and engagements can we expect from Charles and Camilla’s first state visit to France?
Although full details are not yet known, the itinerary of the visit is likely to include:
- Official welcoming ceremony.
- Laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- Meetings with President Emmanuel Macron.
- State Banquet at the Elysée Palace.
- Visits to Paris landmarks.
- Visits to highlight UK-France ties in business, sustainability, etc.
This 2-day visit to Paris would be King Charles’ 36th official visit to France and Queen Camilla’s 9th visit.
According to Buckingham Palace, the trip aims to:
- Celebrate UK-France history, culture and values.
- Strengthen diplomatic relations in the wake of Brexit.
- Highlight shared priorities such as climate change.
This important trip marks King Charles’ first state visit to France as monarch and follows the success of the royal couple’s trip to Germany earlier this year.