UK's King Charles to Host France's Macron for State Visit in July
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla will host France's Emmanuel Macron and his wife at Windsor Castle in July, after the French president accepted an invited for a state visit, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.
The state visit, a grand, ceremonial affair full of pomp and pageantry which usually includes a carriage ride and a lavish state banquet, will take place from July 8-10.
Charles, 76, was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer early last year. He has been continuing with his duties while he undergoes treatment.
He is also due to host US President Donald Trump for a state visit after Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented the president with an invite in February, but a date for that trip has not yet been announced.
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