Britain's King Charles to make first state visit to France

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By Tony Jones, PA Court Correspondent

Britain's King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will make their first state visits to France and Germany, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

Charles and Camilla will travel to the French capital Paris and then continue onwards to Berlin in Germany during a six-day visit which begins on March 26th.

There are a number of firsts, reflecting what is believed to be the wish of the host countries to mark the historic trip of the nation’s new head of state.

The King will be the first British monarch to give a speech from France’s senate chamber, to senators and national assembly members.

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