King CharlesandQueen Camillahave touched down!On Wednesday, the royal couple arrived in Berlin, Germany forthe first tourof the King’s reign.They had been due to visit France earlier this week, but protests across the country forced President Emmanuel Macronto postponethe King and Queen Consort’s trips to Paris and Bordeaux.King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, arrived in Berlin early afternoon local time and were ceremoniously welcomed off the plane with a 21-gun salute and military flypast. Descending the steps, they greeted local officials and ambassadors before moving to the Brandenburg Gate. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Frau Elke Budenbender were waiting for them there, marking the first time a foreign head of state has been welcomed at the Berlin monument.ADRIAN DENNIS/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThe royal couple greeted well-wishers gathered at Pariser Platz, where the national anthems of both nations were played and flags were raised. Later today, Charles and Camilla will be guests of honor at a state banquet at the Schloss Bellevie.Tim Rooke/ShutterstockAlso on the itinerary over the next two days, for the tour that also takes in Hamburg, is a visit to the Bundestag, the German Federal Parliament, where King Charles will address the house.Queen Camilla and Frau Büdenbender are set to visit the Komische Opera in Berlin to learn more about the company’s outreach projects and community engagement. While in Brandenburg, King Charles willmeet soldiers from the Corps of Royal Engineersand see a demonstration of their bridge-building amphibious vehicles.Andreas Rentz/Getty ImagesGermany is currently the couple’s only scheduled trip abroad ahead oftheir May 6 coronationin London.The tour was planned to “celebrate the U.K.’s relationship with France and Germany, marking our shared histories, culture and values,” a palace spokesperson said when the visit was announced earlier this month.Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Meanwhile,Prince Harryisin London this weekattending a legal case against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL). The Duke of Sussex and other prominent figures — includingElton John, the singer’s husband David Furnish,Elizabeth Hurley, Parliament member Doreen Lawrence andJude Law’s ex-wife Sadie Frost — are suing the publisher of theDaily MailandMail on Sundayfor illegal information gathering.PEOPLE understands that Prince Harry flew to the U.K. to show his support for the case. He informed both King Charles andPrince William, 40, that he would be in the U.K. for the proceedings, but it’sunlikely that Harry saw his father or brotherduring the trip.
King CharlesandQueen Camillahave touched down!
On Wednesday, the royal couple arrived in Berlin, Germany forthe first tourof the King’s reign.
They had been due to visit France earlier this week, but protests across the country forced President Emmanuel Macronto postponethe King and Queen Consort’s trips to Paris and Bordeaux.
King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, arrived in Berlin early afternoon local time and were ceremoniously welcomed off the plane with a 21-gun salute and military flypast. Descending the steps, they greeted local officials and ambassadors before moving to the Brandenburg Gate. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Frau Elke Budenbender were waiting for them there, marking the first time a foreign head of state has been welcomed at the Berlin monument.
ADRIAN DENNIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
The royal couple greeted well-wishers gathered at Pariser Platz, where the national anthems of both nations were played and flags were raised. Later today, Charles and Camilla will be guests of honor at a state banquet at the Schloss Bellevie.
Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
Also on the itinerary over the next two days, for the tour that also takes in Hamburg, is a visit to the Bundestag, the German Federal Parliament, where King Charles will address the house.
Queen Camilla and Frau Büdenbender are set to visit the Komische Opera in Berlin to learn more about the company’s outreach projects and community engagement. While in Brandenburg, King Charles willmeet soldiers from the Corps of Royal Engineersand see a demonstration of their bridge-building amphibious vehicles.
Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Germany is currently the couple’s only scheduled trip abroad ahead oftheir May 6 coronationin London.
The tour was planned to “celebrate the U.K.’s relationship with France and Germany, marking our shared histories, culture and values,” a palace spokesperson said when the visit was announced earlier this month.
Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
Meanwhile,Prince Harryisin London this weekattending a legal case against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL). The Duke of Sussex and other prominent figures — includingElton John, the singer’s husband David Furnish,Elizabeth Hurley, Parliament member Doreen Lawrence andJude Law’s ex-wife Sadie Frost — are suing the publisher of theDaily MailandMail on Sundayfor illegal information gathering.
PEOPLE understands that Prince Harry flew to the U.K. to show his support for the case. He informed both King Charles andPrince William, 40, that he would be in the U.K. for the proceedings, but it’sunlikely that Harry saw his father or brotherduring the trip.
source: people.com
