King Charles III of England and Wales made his world debut as he embarked on an international tour of Germany, the United Kingdom and France. King Charles III is the first reigning monarch in British history to have a world tour and visit multiple countries. The tour is intended to celebrate the United Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage and to strengthen the long-standing relationship between the nations.
What King Charles III is Doing
King Charles III is engaging with governments, organizations, businesses and individuals from Germany, the United Kingdom and France. He will be meeting with key figures at the highest level of each country, to induct himself as their new monarch and furthermore to discuss the economy, diplomacy, infrastructure and the governments relations with the United Kingdom. The tour also empowers King Charles III at a global level, providing a platform to speak out on a number of issues and further consolidate his power.
Tour Dates and Locations
King Charles III’s world tour will span over four days, and include three countries: Germany, the United Kingdom and France. This is the full rundown of the dates, times and events of the tour:
Day 1 – Germany
• 07:30-08:00 – King Charles III arrives in Hamburg, Germany
• 10:00-11:00 – Meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel
• 14:00-14:30 – Tour of Hamburg HafenCity
• 17:00-17:30 – Meeting with the Mayor of Hamburg, Ole von Beust
Day 2 – The United Kingdom
• 07:30-08:00 – King Charles III arrives in London, United Kingdom
• 10:00-11:00 – Meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May
• 14:00-14:30 – Tour of Buckingham Palace
• 17:00-17:30 – Meeting with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge
Day 3 – France
• 07:30-08:00 – King Charles III arrives in Paris, France
• 10:00-11:00 – Meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron
• 14:00-14:30 – Tour of the Louvre Museum
• 17:00-17:30 – Meeting with the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Day 4 – Return Home
• 07:00-08:00 – King Charles III departs from Paris
• 11:00-12:00 – King Charles III arrives in London
Purpose of the Tour
The primary goal of the tour is to celebrate the United Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage, as well as to strengthen relations with the countries he visits. Not only does the tour’s purpose entail diplomatic stability, it is also meant to give citizens a better understanding of the monarchy and the new King.
King Charles III is expected to create tight bonds with all three countries he visits, ensuring a prosperous alliance in the future.
Significance Of King Charles III Visiting Germany
Germany is indicative of the vast power of the British monarchy, and the importance of his visit to it cannot be understated. King Charles III’s departure from London to Hamburg is the first step towards solidifying the long standing friendship between the two countries.
The German Chancellor is among his first stops and meeting her personally is a symbolic gesture, conveying commitment and showing full respect for all process of diplomacy. From here, the King will tour the port city of Hamburg, highlighting both their maritime accomplishments and their commitment to furthering the relationship between the two countries.
The visit has already been celebrated with the erection of a plaque to commemorate the tour, which the King will unveil later in the week.
Building A Relationship in the United Kingdom
Arriving in London after his visit to Hamburg, King Charles III is met with a warm homecoming, greeted with hot tea and a thousand welcomes. He will meet with Prime Minister Theresa May, who he has been in contact with regularly over the past two years as he prepared for the tour. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a number of issues which face the countries today, and to drive a strong alliance between the UK and the other countries he will visit.
Immediately after, the King will embark on a tour of Buckingham Palace, the home of the British monarchy. This is symbolic of his newfound power as a world leader and provides citizens of the United Kingdom a better understanding of the monarchy and its significance.
Finally, King Charles III meets with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, to discuss the efficacy of the tour and the ambitious goals it has set out to accomplish.
Exploring France
King Charles’s final leg of his tour will be in Paris. In the morning he will meet with President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the relationship between the two countries, as well as begin to form a bridge between the three countries which he will have visited.
Later in the day he will tour the famous Louvre Museum, during which he will view some of the most famous works of art in the world. Enjoyment is only a fragment of the experience, however, as the action is quite symbolic. It is intended to pay tribute to the French culture, and act as a representation of the racial harmony which he wishes to endorse and cultivate.
Finally he will come face to face with Mayor Anne Hidalgo, whom he has met on multiple occasions during the tour. Here they will discuss the various goals of their relationship, looking forward to when they will again meet in the future.
The start of King Charles III’s world tour marks an exciting change for the United Kingdom. As the monarch makes his way around the globe, he is representing a strong bond between the UK and its long standing allies. The tour is indicative of the changing power structure of the world and of King Charles III taking the throne with the intention of forming new alliances and strengthening old ones. It is a powerful statement from the monarchy, and its significance is only further magnified knowing this is the first world tour made by a reigning monarch. It is sure to have a lasting impact on the future of the UK and the world.
