Summary
The UK Royal Family hosted a German state visit for the first time in 27 years. King Charles hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at a state banquet in Windsor. The visit highlighted German-English friendship, with notable guests like Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attending.
Key Facts
- The Royal Family hosted a German state visit to the UK, the first in 27 years.
- The Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed President Steinmeier at Heathrow Airport.
- King Charles hosted President Steinmeier at a state banquet at Windsor Castle.
- The King delivered a speech in both English and German.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was among the 150 guests at the banquet.
- President Steinmeier noted the significance of King Charles's first visit abroad as monarch to Germany in 2023.
- The visit symbolized the friendship between Germany and the UK.
