Buckingham Palace issue major King Charles update and it's 'first time in 17 years'
His Majesty The King is set to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit to the UK, scheduled from 8th to 10th July, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace has released a statement saying: "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."
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This event follows the King and Queen Consort's own state visit to France in September 2023.
It's been 17 years since the last state visit from France took place in March 2008, when President Nicolas Sarkozy was hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor, reports the Mirror.
In related news, the UK is also gearing up for a visit from US President Donald Trump this September, with the Palace reportedly 'setting a date' for his second state visit. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer extended the invitation to Trump during a Washington trip in February, on behalf of the King.
Additionally, the King and Queen Consort have a significant international engagement later this month, as they are set to travel to Canada on 26th and 27th May for the State Opening of Parliament in Ottawa, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
Charles is set to make his 20th visit to Canada, but this time as the reigning monarch. The King and his consort are scheduled for a Canadian tour shortly after Mark Carney's Liberal Party clinched electoral victory.
The Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign faced setbacks when former US President Donald Trump targeted Canada with trade sanctions and controversial statehood comments.
An official statement from Buckingham Palace confirmed: "The King and Queen will visit Canada from Monday 26th to Tuesday 27th May. The King, accompanied by the Queen, will attend the state opening of the Parliament of Canada, in Ottawa."
Last spring, Charles and Camilla's planned trip to Canada was delayed due to the King's health issues, as reported by Canadian media.
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