KING CHARLES III

Charles is first monarch to receive welcome at Brandenburg Gate

March 29, 2023

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King Charles and Queen Camilla are today embarking on their first tour abroad since the monarch’s accession to the throne.

Their Majesties arrived in Germany after an incredible military escort by two German fighter jets as their RAF Voyager entered German airspace.

King Charles greets well-wishers after meeting German president

King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in Berlin, the first stop of their packed three-day tour to Germany. After leaving Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the royal couple headed to the Brandenburg Gate to meet German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender. Together, they attended the full ceremonial welcome – the first to be carried out for a head of state at the historic landmark. After listening to the national anthems of the UK and Germany, King Charles inspected the guard of honour. He then got to meet a few German fans lined up to catch a glimpse of him and Camilla.

King Charles standing next to Queen Camilla

King Charles and Queen Camilla are beginning their tour to Germany today (Image: GETTY)

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Camilla donned a blue outfit (Image: Getty)

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King Charles and Camilla’s first engagement will be at Brandeburg Gate (Image: Getty)

King Charles III And The Queen Consort Visit Germany - Day One

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Elke Budenbender walked together with the King and Queen (Image: Getty)

The King and German President plant a tree on first day of royal visit

King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier planted a tree after attending a Green Energy reception at Bellevue Palace, Berlin, the official residence of the President of Germany, during his State Visit to Germany.