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UK's King Charles to host German President for state visit in December
The first German presidential state visit in 27 years will include a ceremonial welcome, grand banquet, and talks with the UK Prime Minister, highlighting strong bilateral ties.
- From December 3, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and first lady Elke Budenbender at Windsor Castle until December 5.
- The King is to host the first incoming state visit by a German president in 27 years next month, marking the fifth since 1958 and his third state visit hosted this year.
- The programme will include a ceremonial welcome, a grand state banquet in St George's Hall, Windsor Castle, and talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- The visit follows a high-profile hosting of U.S. President Donald Trump less than two months earlier, and King Charles III continues duties despite undergoing treatment for cancer.
- Historical and personal ties frame the visit as Frank-Walter Steinmeier received a standing ovation wishing to `renew the pledge of friendship between our nations`, while King Charles III invoked family links to the House of Hannover.
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Historic state visit after 27 years: King Charles receives Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the magnificent Windsor Castle.
King Charles invites Frank-Walter Steinmeier to London. The December visit marks a historic premiere for German-British relations.
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