2 h. ago Kate's evolution from Disney Princess to confident future Queen: The hidden details in her state banquet gown that prove she's embracing the gravitas of her role with 'quiet certainty'

Catherine stunned in a sweeping Jenny Packham gown as she joined the Royal Family in welcoming the German president and his wife for their first state visit to the UK in nearly three decades.

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14 h. ago German president and wife thank King and Queen for ‘unbelievable’ state banquet

The Windsor Castle banquet featured many representatives from Germany’s business, cultural and sporting contributors to UK life.

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14 h. ago King Charles tactfully refuses to answer tricky question during unexpected game

King Charles and Queen Camilla played a game of giant snakes and ladders at Windsor Castle with the German president and his wife during their state visit to the UK

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25 h. ago Princess Kate's touching tiara tribute as the King hosts the German President for a glittering state banquet and someone was very pleased to be sitting next to a supermodel

Windsor Castle shimmered with festive grandeur last night as the Royal Family rolled out the red carpet for German President and his wife to mark the first state visit in 27 years.

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29 h. ago King Charles says Britain and Germany are united in bolstering Europe against threat of Putin

King Charles spoke of Britain and the UK’s ‘deep friendship’ during a state visit from German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier

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29 h. ago King welcomes German president in first state visit to UK in 27 years

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and wife joined by King Charles and Queen Camilla on Windsor carriage ride as visit beginsGerman president Frank-Walter Steinmeier was welcomed with military pomp, a 41-gun royal salute and a celebratory oversized Royal Standard flag flown above Windsor Castle on the first state visit by a German leader to the UK in 27 years.King Charles and Queen Camilla accompanied the president and his wife, Elke Büdenbender, on a carriage ride through Windsor’s streets at the start of the three-day visit, which will also see the German leader pay a poignant visit to the ruins of Coventry cathedral, bombed during the second world war. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago King Charles says UK and Germany ready to ‘bolster Europe’ against Russia

Monarch also pledged both nations’ support for Ukraine as he welcomed German president, Frank-Walter SteinmeierThe UK and Germany are ready to “bolster Europe” against the threat of further Russian aggression and both nations “stand” with Ukraine, King Charles said as he welcomed the German president.The visit comes at a difficult time for Europe in the face of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and will aim to underscore the Kensington treaty signed in July – the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since the second world war – which sets out plans for closer cooperation on migration, defence, trade and education. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago German president receives royal welcome in first state visit to UK in 27 years

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife joined by King Charles and Queen Camilla on carriage ride through Windsor at start of three-day visitGerman president Frank-Walter Steinmeier was welcomed with military pomp, a 41-gun royal salute and a celebratory oversized Royal Standard flag flown above Windsor Castle on the first state visit by a German leader to the UK in 27 years.King Charles and Queen Camilla accompanied the president and his wife Elke Büdenbender on a carriage ride through Windsor’s streets at the start of the three-day visit, which will also see the German leader pay a poignant visit to the ruins of Coventry cathedral, bombed during the second world war. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Kate Middleton debuts new straight hairstyle as she welcomes German president for state visit

This morning, William and Catherine greeted President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender, on behalf of the King at Heathrow Airport.

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37 h. ago King and Queen welcome German president for first state visit in 27 years

Couple were warmly met by the King and Queen after being greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales

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37 h. ago King Charles rolls out impressive welcome for German president on historic state visit

The pomp and pageantry of the royal family has been on full display in Windsor today, as the President and First Lady of Germany arrived in the UK for a three-day state visit

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38 h. ago King and Queen welcome German president to Windsor Castle after being met off the plane by the Prince and Princess of Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales greeted the President and his wife, Elke Büdenbender, off the plane at Heathrow Airport this morning before travelling with them to the castle.

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38 h. ago William and Kate welcome German president and his wife to UK for start of state visit

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender landed at Heathrow Airport where they were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales

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38 h. ago King and Queen greet German president at start of historic state visit

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife were met outside Windsor and Eton Riverside train station, with the famous castle as the backdrop.

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39 h. ago Prince and Princess of Wales welcome German president for first state visit in 27 years

William and Kate were at Heathrow to carry out their customary duty on behalf of Charles

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40 h. ago The Prince and Princess of Wales welcome President Steinmeier and his wife as first German state visit for 27 years begins

William and Catherine greeted President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Ms. Büdenbender, on behalf of the King at Heathrow Airport before travelling with them to Windsor Castle.

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46 h. ago German president's UK state visit will celebrate strategic ties and recall historic scars

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be greeted by brass bands and Christmas trees when he arrives in Britain for a state visit that will celebrate the close ties between the two countries while also remembering the scars of the past

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51 h. ago Festive welcome ready for German president from King and Queen at Windsor Castle

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender, will begin a three-day visit to the UK on Wednesday.

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59 h. ago Putin says Russia not seeking war but ‘if Europe wants to fight, we are ready’ – Europe live

Putin’s comments appeared aimed at driving a wedge between Washington and European capitalsIn parallel to Witkoff’s meeting in Moscow, we will also follow Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first visit to Ireland.He has arrived in Dublin last night, and has a busy schedule today, paying a brief visit to the country’s new president Catherine Connolly, before meeting with key government figures including the taisoeach, Micheál Martin, and addressing both chambers of the Irish parliament in the afternoon. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago German president and Duke of Kent, 90, to visit ruins of Coventry Cathedral that was destroyed when city was hammered by Nazi bombs 85 years ago

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife will lay a wreath at the ruins of of the Cathedral Church of St Michael with the Duke of Kent.

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