King Charles III will travel to France and Germany for his first state visits since becoming monarch, Buckingham Palace said Friday, underscoring Britain's efforts to build bridges with its European neighbours following years of strained relations caused by Brexit.
Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, are set to visit the European Union's two biggest countries March 26-31, hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, the palace announced."The visit will celebrate the U.K.'s relationship with France and Germany, marking our shared histories, culture and values," the palace said.
Sunak will be anxious to use the soft power of the monarchy to highlight the thaw in relations between the U.K. and the EU, which have been strained by Britain's decision to leave the bloc. The French leg of the trip will also include travelling to Bordeaux, which is home to a large British community. The royal couple plan to visit an organic vineyard and one of the areas devastated by wildfires last summer.
While the royals have ceded most of their powers to the nation's elected leaders, the aura of the monarchy and the pomp and ceremony of royal visits are still seen as a way to burnish the U.K.'s image and bolster ties with nations around the globe. The French leg of the trip may have a particular significance for Charles, who is said to have formed a close relationship with Macron because of the two men's shared focus on protecting the environment and fighting climate change.
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