King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit France from September 20-22 after their planned state visit in March was postponed at the last minute.
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| King Charles III of England speaks with staff at Poacher Cheese Farm during a visit to Ulceby, Lincolnshire, on July 24 (Source: Reuters) |
A statement from the Elysee Palace on August 24 said: “This visit is an honor for France, at a time when our country will host the Rugby World Cup.”
The presence of King Charles III in Paris “will demonstrate the depth of the historical relationship that unites our two countries and two peoples, and will contribute to celebrating French excellence and expertise.”
Meanwhile, according to a statement released the same day by Buckingham Palace, "the visit will celebrate the shared history, culture and values of Britain and France."
King Charles III had planned a three-day visit to France at the end of March, which, if it took place, would be his first state visit since ascending the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
However, the visit was canceled after social unrest related to President Emmanuel Macron's new pension law erupted, turning into some of the worst street violence in years across the country.
Instead, King Charles III visited Germany on his first foreign trip as head of the British Royal Family.
The late Queen Elizabeth II, a fluent French speaker, made five state visits to France during her reign, in addition to numerous private visits.
Her first visit to France took place in 1948, as the 22-year-old Princess Elizabeth.
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