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In Photos: France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit

Updated On: 21 September, 2023 01:35 PM IST | ronak mastakar

President Emmanuel Macron and King Charles III held talks in Paris on Wednesday at the start of a long-awaited three-day state visit meant to highlight the friendship between France and the UK (Pics/AFP)

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Charles' trip to France was postponed in March amid widespread demonstrations against Macron's pension changes

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Charles' trip to France was postponed in March amid widespread demonstrations against Macron's pension changes

For their first stop in the French capital, Charles and Queen Camilla attended a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, where they were greeted by Macron and his wife, Brigitte

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For their first stop in the French capital, Charles and Queen Camilla attended a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, where they were greeted by Macron and his wife, Brigitte

Macron offered a warm welcome to the new king, often putting his hand on his arm and his back. Both smiled as they chatted together

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Macron offered a warm welcome to the new king, often putting his hand on his arm and his back. Both smiled as they chatted together

Paris city centre has been placed under high security for the occasion, with thousands of police officers and surveillance drones being deployed

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Paris city centre has been placed under high security for the occasion, with thousands of police officers and surveillance drones being deployed

Small crowds gathered behind a wide range of barriers on the Champs-Elysees to get a chance to see the royal parade

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Small crowds gathered behind a wide range of barriers on the Champs-Elysees to get a chance to see the royal parade

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