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From Sunday March 26, King Charles III, accompanied by Camilla, will be in France for a state visit. In a context of mobilization against the pension reform, the stay could be disrupted.
King Charles III and Camilla are expected in France on Sunday March 26. First state trip for the royal spouses, while Paris lives to the rhythm of demonstrations and awash in trash cans. Rubbish is piling up outside the British Embassy, where the King and Queen Consort will be staying. On the program for this visit: Arc de Triomphe, descent of the Champs-Elysée, art galleries, State dinner at the Palace of Versailles then trip to Bordeaux (Gironde) and its vineyards.
Planned events
However, in this context of tensions in France, English experts are already predicting some changes. Richard Fitzwilliams, royal expert, explains: “It is possible, given the statements of union leaders, that plans for the trip to Bordeaux will be changed.” After their Parisian stage, the king and his wife will go to Bordeaux by train, they were expected to travel there by tram, but it could be complicated due to demonstrations. Some policies even call for the cancellation of this visit. According to them, the social context justifies it. In this context, this visit is also a challenge for the police.