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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘Truly devastating': King Charles, Camilla express sadness over Liverpool incident
King Charles has expressed his deep sorrow and sympathy following the incident during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade on Monday, calling the incident 'truly devastating' in a message shared on the official social media channels of the Royal Family. 'My wife and I were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the terrible events that took place in Liverpool,' the King said. 'What should have been a joyous celebration for so many ended in distressing circumstances,' he added. A message from The King following the terrible incident in Liverpool on Monday evening. — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 27, 2025 The King offered his thoughts and support to the people of Liverpool, acknowledging the city's strong sense of community. 'At this heartbreaking time, I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need.' He also extended his gratitude to emergency services and others who responded quickly to help the injured. 'Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with all those who have been affected, and my special gratitude goes out to the first responders, emergency services personnel and other individuals who rushed to the aid of the injured.' The message was signed by the King and Queen Camilla and posted on the Royal Family's official X account.
The National
13-05-2025
- Business
- The National
King to host French President Macron on UK state visit
The French leader and his wife Brigitte will stay at Windsor Castle and will be feted with a state banquet at the historic Berkshire royal residence. Buckingham Palace said: 'The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 8th July to Thursday 10th July 2025. 'The President and Mrs Macron will stay at Windsor Castle." 🇫🇷🇬🇧 The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 8th July to Thursday 10th July 2025. Their Majesties The… — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 13, 2025 The King and Queen last paid a state visit to France in September 2023. The King with President of France Emmanuel Macron during the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock in July 2024 (Image: Hollie Adams/PA) Ongoing refurbishments at Buckingham Palace mean state visits have been relocated to Windsor for the foreseeable future. The invitation to Macron, for what will be his first state visit to the UK, comes eight years after he took office. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer handed a letter from the King to Trump at the White House in February, inviting the controversial billionaire-turned-politician to make an unprecedented second state visit to the UK and also suggesting a pre-state visit trip to Scotland. Read more: Man arrested after alleged arson attack on Keir Starmer's home The UK struck an economic deal with the American leader last week which cut tariffs on car exports and reduced tariffs on steel and aluminium, and kept a 10% baseline tariff on most goods. The Government is currently in talks with the EU regarding its trade and security relationship ahead of a summit later in May. Last week, Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey said he hoped the UK could 'rebuild' trade relationships with the EU after the deal with the US. Bailey said it would be 'beneficial' to reverse the post-Brexit reduction in UK-EU trade.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
France's Macron to pay state visit to Britain
French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to Britain in July after he accepted an invitation from King Charles, Buckingham Palace says. Macron and his wife Brigitte will be hosted by Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle just outside London on July 8-10. The grand ceremonial event will be the first for Macron, who enjoys a good personal relationship with the British monarch. 🇫🇷🇬🇧 The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 8th July to Thursday 10th July 2025. Their Majesties The… — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 13, 2025 US President Donald Trump has also been invited for a state visit although no date has been confirmed. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been keen to reset relations with the European Union following Britain's historic exit from the bloc in 2020. Charles, 76, had planned to make France the destination for his first overseas visit after taking the throne following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, but a state visit in March 2023 was postponed amid protests over a pension law brought in by Macron. When Charles eventually made the trip six months later, he became the first British monarch to address both houses of the French parliament. His speech in flawless French getting a standing ovation in the French senate. The British royals were moved by Macron's heartfelt tribute to Elizabeth following her death in 2022 when he said: "To you, she was your queen. To us, she was the queen." "When my mother died last year, my family and I were moved, beyond measure, by the tributes paid to her throughout France," Charles told the French senate. British state visits, full of pomp and pageantry, usually include a carriage ride through central London and a lavish state banquet. The last state visit by a French president was in 2008 when Queen Elizabeth hosted Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, also at Windsor. Charles was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in early 2024.
Rhyl Journal
13-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
King to host French president Emmanuel Macron on state visit to UK in July
The French leader and his wife Brigitte Macron will stay at Windsor Castle and will be feted with a state banquet at the historic Berkshire royal residence. 🇫🇷🇬🇧 The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 8th July to Thursday 10th July 2025. Their Majesties The… — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 13, 2025 Buckingham Palace said: 'The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 8th July to Thursday 10th July 2025. 'The President and Mrs Macron will stay at Windsor Castle.' The King and Queen paid a state visit to France in September 2023 and enjoy a warm rapport with the French leader and his wife. Camilla embraced Mrs Macron when they met again in December in London to give out prizes at the Entente Litteraire Prize award ceremony, an Anglo-French initiative which celebrates books aimed at teenagers and young adults. Ongoing refurbishments at Buckingham Palace mean state visits have been relocated to Windsor for the foreseeable future. The invitation to Mr Macron, for what will be his first state visit to the UK, comes eight years after he took office. The last state visit to the UK from France was in March 2008 when President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni also stayed at Windsor as the late Queen Elizabeth II's guest. The event will be seen as a bid by the UK Government to strengthen ties with Europe and protect its economy after the turmoil sparked by US president Donald Trump's tariffs. It is taking place ahead of Mr Trump's invitation to meet the King, which is reportedly being arranged for September. The UK struck an economic deal with the American leader last week which cut tariffs on car exports and reduced tariffs on steel and aluminium, and kept a 10% baseline tariff on most goods. The Government is currently in talks with the EU regarding its trade and security relationship ahead of a summit later in May. Last week, Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey said he hoped the UK could 'rebuild' trade relationships with the EU after the deal with the US. Mr Bailey said it would be 'beneficial' to reverse the post-Brexit reduction in UK-EU trade. The King, who is still being treated for cancer, has a busy run of engagements in the coming weeks including an overseas visit to Canada to open the country's parliament at the end of May.
Leader Live
13-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
King to host French president Emmanuel Macron on state visit to UK in July
The French leader and his wife Brigitte Macron will stay at Windsor Castle and will be feted with a state banquet at the historic Berkshire royal residence. 🇫🇷🇬🇧 The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 8th July to Thursday 10th July 2025. Their Majesties The… — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 13, 2025 Buckingham Palace said: 'The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 8th July to Thursday 10th July 2025. 'The President and Mrs Macron will stay at Windsor Castle.' The King and Queen paid a state visit to France in September 2023 and enjoy a warm rapport with the French leader and his wife. Camilla embraced Mrs Macron when they met again in December in London to give out prizes at the Entente Litteraire Prize award ceremony, an Anglo-French initiative which celebrates books aimed at teenagers and young adults. Ongoing refurbishments at Buckingham Palace mean state visits have been relocated to Windsor for the foreseeable future. The invitation to Mr Macron, for what will be his first state visit to the UK, comes eight years after he took office. The last state visit to the UK from France was in March 2008 when President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni also stayed at Windsor as the late Queen Elizabeth II's guest. The event will be seen as a bid by the UK Government to strengthen ties with Europe and protect its economy after the turmoil sparked by US president Donald Trump's tariffs. It is taking place ahead of Mr Trump's invitation to meet the King, which is reportedly being arranged for September. The UK struck an economic deal with the American leader last week which cut tariffs on car exports and reduced tariffs on steel and aluminium, and kept a 10% baseline tariff on most goods. The Government is currently in talks with the EU regarding its trade and security relationship ahead of a summit later in May. Last week, Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey said he hoped the UK could 'rebuild' trade relationships with the EU after the deal with the US. Mr Bailey said it would be 'beneficial' to reverse the post-Brexit reduction in UK-EU trade. The King, who is still being treated for cancer, has a busy run of engagements in the coming weeks including an overseas visit to Canada to open the country's parliament at the end of May.
