King Charles III will highlight the crucial bonds between the United Kingdom and France in the face of a “multitude of complex threats” as he welcomes President Emmanuel Macron for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Britain on Tuesday (July 8), for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit in a trip aimed at celebrating the return of closer political ties between the countries. Wimbledon Day 8: Djokovic and Sinner survive scares as Swiatek and Andreeva impress

The French president arrived in the UK for a state visit that will focus on difficult issues such as the war in Ukraine and illegal immigrants.