King Charles III highlighted the crucial bonds between the United Kingdom and France in the face of a “multitude of more complex threats,” as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron for the first state visit by a European leader to his country since Brexit.

During President Emmanuel Macron's State Visit to the UK, a series of carefully chosen gifts were exchanged between the French leader and King Charles III. The gifts reflected both nations' cultural heritage and personal interests.

King Charles welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Britain on Tuesday for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit, their warm greeting symbolising the return of closer ties between the two countries.