King Charles

King Charles III won plenty of hearts during his three-day visit to Germany, his first foreign trip since ascending to the throne following the death of his ...

“The channel has widened due to Brexit ,” he said. A boat trip and a farewell reception involving musical performances, including by a Beatles cover band and a sea shanty group, rounded off the king’s visit on Friday. Zimmermann said Charles thanking Germans for taking in so many Ukrainians seeking shelter from the war might also be seen as a roundabout criticism of the British government's recent anti-refugee policies. That fascination was on display among the German public at Charles' appearances. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier took the unprecedented step of welcoming Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, at the Brandenburg Gate with military honors Wednesday. Observers in both Germany and the U.K.

The King and Queen Consort ended their tour in Hamburg and met with Germany's entry for this year's Eurovision.

The tour wrapped yesterday in Hamburg, with the King enjoying a pint and shaking hands with Lords of the Lost, the German entry for Eurovision this year who will be taking to the stage in Liverpool in May. The visit was seen as a celebration of the close ties between the UK and Germany, as the King and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stood side by side to lay wreaths in remembrance of the victims of war. [Tune into our Royal Family Snapchat Show, every Monday exclusively on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/009329c9-f9a3-413b-89fa-3a0e1dd1b4c4/375202034741248?timestamp=14092&chapterid=1436230755612675?share_id=IZDFeQ1iRtSJ8AXXC1qfIA&locale=en_GB&sid=02ff2f7401a44eda96837226cc6ea780)

EXCLUSIVE: The Royal family are 'more open' to their German relatives as they attend the state banquet alongside King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort ...

[King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort arrived in Germany, Berlin on Wednesday](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/charles-camilla-land-germany-first-29579907) for three days to start the King's first overseas state visit. He also went on to add “The emphasis on this visit is very much to the future, there’s no doubt about it". Mr Fitzwilliams said: “The two issues are tremendously important, you've got the fact that Britain still needs a certain amount of fence building, goodwill, post Brexit but also you've got this terrible war in Europe and very significantly it made total sense to have France and Germany". “The work of the Prince of Wales is very highly respected because his first climate change speech was in the 1960s and the Germans are particularly keen on this particular issue, they regarded to the utmost importance" he continued. King Charles visiting Germany first "did act as an extra cachet" because the Queen first visited Germany in 1965 and her last state visit was to Germany in 2015", Mr Fitzwilliam said. So instead the King began the visit in Germany with a priority to strengthen and improve relations with Britain’s European neighbours and to stand together with Ukraine. Adding that "King Charles gave us a rare in depth insight into Anglo-German relations and the royal family is now more at ease with its German antecedents". Mr Fitzwilliam went on to say that the King's speech to the Bundestag on Thursday which also made history "was a masterclass in professionalism, charm and linguistic excellence". [ Royal family](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/) are "more open now" about its German ancestors and the King's speech to the Bundestag" gave us a rare in depth insight into Anglo-German relations". Talking about the relative's attendance Royal expert, Mr Fitzwilliams said: “I do think it's significant that some of the Prince’s German relatives were at the banquet, the Royal family is more open now about its German antecedents". This is the first state visit by a British monarch in eight years, the last was by the Queen in 2015. [King Charles](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/king-charles-iii) attended a royal banquet with some of his German relatives also in attendance which is "significant", a royal expert said.

A Typhoon jet with a saluting pilot at the controls kept them company following the conclusion of the King's three-day tour.

[announced as Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps](https://www.forces.net/royals/king-charles-follows-mothers-footsteps-colonel-chief-royal-engineers) - a rank previously held by his mother, the late Queen - and wore the maroon and navy tie as he addressed Germany's parliament and also later on when meeting British personnel. [King wore a Royal Engineers tie during a historic speech](https://www.forces.net/king-charles/king-wears-royal-engineers-tie-during-historic-bundestag-speech-and-visit-uk-troops) to Germany's Bundestag before meeting troops from the Corps based in the country. Earlier in the week, the

King Charles III won plenty of hearts during his three-day visit to Germany, his first foreign trip since ascending to the throne following the death of his ...

"My hope is still that the British will someday recognize Brexit was a mistake and return to the EU," he said. "The channel has widened due to Brexit," he said. A day later, Charles became the first monarch to address the Bundestag, the German parliament, stressing the long-standing close ties between both countries and the importance of future cooperation. "And it just does add something to relationships, particularly between heads of state, who are very insulated," she said. Zimmermann said Charles thanking Germans for taking in so many Ukrainians seeking shelter from the war might also be seen as a roundabout criticism of the British government's recent anti-refugee policies. Observers in both Germany and the U.K.

King Charles III became the first monarch to address Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, on Thursday as part of a high-profile visit by the UK.

Britain's King Charles III speaks in the German parliament Bundestag on the second day of his trip to Germany in Berlin. Britain's King Charles III visits the Brodowin organic farm in spite of the thunderstorm, in the village of Brodowin, about 80 kilometres, 50 miles, northeast of Berlin, Thursday, March 30, 2023. King Charles III of Great Britain looks at a cake made especially for his visit to the Brodowin eco-village Germany.

Kate Middleton and Prince William's eldest son Prince George will likely make history and break with tradition if he is to play an active role in King ...

The expert’s remarks came days after reports that George, who is second in line to British throne, will play an active role in his grandfather King Charles coronation in May. So it's not unusual. Kate Middleton and Prince William’s eldest son Prince George will likely make history and break with tradition if he is to play an active role in King Charles coronation.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have yet to confirm if they will attend the King's Coronation.

[Prince Harry](https://deadline.com/tag/prince-harry/), has yet to confirm his attendance at the ceremony. No US president in history has attended the Coronation of the British monarch. [King Charles](https://deadline.com/tag/king-charles/)’s upcoming [Coronation](https://deadline.com/tag/coronation/) will be swimming with world leaders and dignitaries, but it has emerged that the US president will not be among them.

King Charles III won plenty of hearts during his three-day visit to Germany, his first foreign trip since becoming king following the death of his mother, ...

“The channel has widened due to Brexit,” he said. A boat trip and a farewell reception involving musical performances, including by a Beatles cover band and a sea shanty group, rounded off the king’s visit on Friday. Zimmermann said Charles thanking Germans for taking in so many Ukrainians seeking shelter from the war might also be seen as a roundabout criticism of the British government's recent anti-refugee policies. That fascination was on display among the German public at Charles' appearances. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier took the unprecedented step of welcoming Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, at the Brandenburg Gate with military honors Wednesday. Observers in both Germany and the U.K.

Despite planning to travel to Northern Ireland next month, Biden is expected to return to the US just days before King Charles arrives to celebrate the 25th ...

Both couples get on extremely well and are keen for their children to be close." Army chief of staff." "Archie's birthday falls on May 6th, coronation day and the Sussexes want the family to recognise that," a source told OK!

King Charles' Coronation: Although US First Lady Jill Biden is likely to attend the ceremony without her husband. | World News.

[World News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news)along with [Latest News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/latest-news)from [India](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news)at Hindustan Times. Former Grey’s Anatomy star Sandra Oh, musicians Gregory Charles and Olympic gold medallist swimmer Mark Tewksbury are also likely to join. Read more: Although US First Lady Jill Biden is likely to attend the ceremony without her husband. US President Joe Biden has reportedly turned down his invitation to King Charles III’s coronation.

Charles, 74, who ascended the throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, is set to be crowned during a May 6 coronation ceremony at London's ...

“We were sort of stuck in the dairy,” von Maltzan told dpa. Von Maltzan and her husband walked Charles through the entire The 2,300-hectare (5,683-acre) farm produces vegetables, dairy products, flax and sunflower oil, fresh meat and sausages according to strict organic standards. Von Maltzan said it was an honor “that the king has chosen to come to Brodowin on his first state visit” and also “a statement for organic farming and sustainability.” Charles’ visit underlined his interest and commitment to environmental causes. Almost all of its electricity is generated on-site through a solar energy system.

The King and Queen Consort have been using their State Bentley while in Germany, as the late Queen did back in 2015.

[King Charles](/latest/king-charles) and the [Queen Consort Camilla](/latest/queen-camilla) were spotted travelling around in their State Bentley while in [Germany](/latest/germany) on their first state visit as monarchs. [Queen Elizabeth](/latest/queen) also drove around in the car while on her own own official trip to the country in 2015, as is common practice for the royals when they travel overseas. magazine ](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/488837/king-charles-brings-state-bentley-germany-visit/)reported that Bentley transported the car to Germany themselves at their own expense. For the protection of those travelling inside, the bodywork and glass are armoured while the cabin can be sealed in case of a gas attack and is blast-resistant, while the tyres are Kevlar-reinforced. While in Germany on the third day of their tour Charles and Camilla travelled by train from Berlin to Hamburg. The King and Queen Consort have been using their State Bentley while in Germany, as the late Queen did back in 2015.

King Charles and Camilla post a montage video of their Germany trip and pen a heartwarming personal note.

Thank you for such a touching and warm welcome—we hope to return again soon!" It was the first overseas visit for King Charles and Queen Camilla since Prince William and Harry's father's accession to the throne following Queen Elizabeth II's death in September 2022. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla have share personal message of thanks as they wrapped up triumphant state visit to Germany.

Joe Biden could reportedly skip the coronation of King Charles, but the US President is keen to avoid his decision appearing to be a snub.

They may think that he came to the funeral, and that’s kind of enough.” Jack Slater is not the Last Action Hero, but that's what comes up first when you Google him. Therefore, sources understand that one possibility under consideration would involve sending the First Lady, Jill Biden, instead. Due to the longstanding close relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, the President and his people are said to be keen to avoid his no-show being perceived as a snub to the new King. The 46th President of the United States is “not expected” to come to the United Kingdom for the historic coronation of King Charles, according to sources who spoke to The Telegraph. President Joe Biden will reportedly not attend King Charles’ coronation this May.

Like all hereditary plutocrats, the British royals deserve a snubbing.

That breakdown of his money, and the methods he uses to grow it, is instructive: The royal family is a fairly conventional bunch of plutocrats, who receive special powers today for the very noble and unassailable reason that their blood relatives also received special powers. As the [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/13/world/europe/king-charles-wealth.html) reported last year: [reported](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/29/prince-charles-will-no-longer-accept-large-cash-donations-for-charities) that a Qatari royal had given the heir-to-the-throne €3 million in charitable donations. And he will pass control of his duchy to his elder son, William, to develop further without having to pay corporate taxes. But surely the Last year, shortly before he became king, Charles imposed a new policy against accepting suitcases full of cash, after the Sunday Times

The outlet reported, citing a source, that there "may still be some efforts underway to see if Biden can be persuaded to come to the Coronation." Another source ...

"King Charles wants to mend the relationship within the family." "The Duke has recently received email correspondence from His Majesty's office regarding the coronation. president has ever attended the coronation of a new monarch. [The UK Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/03/31/joe-biden-invitation-coronation-king-charles-turn-down/), Biden has opted to skip the May 6 ceremony, citing prior commitments. What's more, the outlet reported that those who received "save the date" cards were asked to submit their answer by Monday. Another source told The Telegraph that declining the invite was "not locked and loaded."

Following their three-day visit to Germany, King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla shared a special message to Instagram to show their appreciation for ...

Thank you for such a touching and warm welcome—we hope to return again soon!” [whirlwind state visit](https://www.purewow.com/news/king-charles-queen-consort-camilla-first-state-visit-new-reign) is still on their minds. Although King Charles III, 74, and Camilla Parker Bowles, 75, had to say “auf Wiedersehen” to Germany, the

King Charles III made history last week when he became the first British monarch to address the German parliament in capital city Berlin.

“The security of Europe has been threatened, together with our democratic values,” he said. “Even as we abhor the appalling scenes of destruction, we can take heart from our unity — in defense of Ukraine, of peace and freedom.” He said he could “hardly begin to express the pride I feel” at the relationship between the UK and Germany and that he hopes to “renew the special bond of friendship between our two countries.”

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla were welcomed to Germany on their first state visit to the country by Lord Of The Lost, who will be representing ...

[Tickets to attend the Eurovision grand final in person sold out in just 36 minutes](https://www.nme.com/news/music/eurovision-final-2023-tickets-sell-out-in-36-minutes-3409546). [it was announced that Eurovision would be screened in UK cinemas this year](https://www.nme.com/news/music/eurovision-2023-final-to-be-screened-in-cinemas-3419878) for the first time in the event’s history. [take place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool ](https://www.nme.com/news/music/uk-host-city-for-eurovision-2023-revealed-3325012)from May 9-13, with the UK city staging the contest on behalf of [Ukraine](https://www.nme.com/features/eurovision-2022-ukraine-sam-ryder-3225429) after organisers deemed the country unable to host the event due to the ongoing war with Russia. [3,000 tickets are set to be made available for displaced Ukrainians](https://www.nme.com/news/music/3000-eurovision-tickets-available-for-displaced-ukrainians-3404168) living in the UK to mark [Kalush Orchestra](https://www.nme.com/artists/kalush-orchestra)‘s victory at last year’s event. Their visit was marked with a series of performances from various British and German musicians, including goth metallers Lord Of The Lost. [Mae Muller](https://www.nme.com/artists/mae-muller) will be competing for the UK with [‘I Wrote A Song’](https://www.nme.com/news/music/mae-muller-announced-as-uk-entry-for-eurovision-2023-3410585), hoping for the repeat of the success of [Sam Ryder](https://www.nme.com/aritsts/sam-ryder), who [came second in 2022’s contest](https://www.nme.com/features/eurovision-2022-ukraine-sam-ryder-3225429).

First lady Jill Biden may attend King Charles III's May 6 coronation solo as President Joe Biden reportedly has other commitments.

“It seems pretty remiss, and I’m tempted to say more fool him for not coming,” he told the Telegraph. It just seems to be a foolish decision.” Biden is “not expected” to join dozens of heads of state at the May 6 event,