King Charles III will highlight the crucial bonds between the United Kingdom and France in the face of a “multitude of complex threats” as he welcomes President Emmanuel Macron for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit.

King Charles will emphasis the importance of the centuries-long relationship between the UK and France during the State Visit, as the royal family host Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at Windsor

French President Emmanuel Macron is honoured with a State Banquet at Windsor Castle and is expected to discuss action on small boat crossings at a summit with Sir Keir Starmer.