German State Visit to the United Kingdom
On Wednesday, the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and his wife, Elke Büdenbender, started a three-day State Visit to the United Kingdom. They were officially welcomed upon their arrival at Hearthrow Airport by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
The Presidential Couple and the Prince and Princess of Wales then went to Windsor Castle where they joined the King and Queen for the official welcome ceremony.
Then, a private lunch was hosted at Windsor Castle, after which the Royal Couple and the Presidential Couple viewed an exhibition in the Green Drawing Room of items relating to Germany. The Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, attended, along with other members of the Royal Family.
In the evening, the King and Queen hosted a state banquet for President Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender.
In his speech, King Charles said: “As two of the world’s great economies and great powers, and with such intimate understanding of one another, I am confident we will face these challenges together. Our partnership continues to adapt to new times. We now find ourselves at the forefront of a global transformation - the search for a way of living that is at once prosperous, humane and sustainable. Here, as elsewhere, Britain and Germany stand shoulder to shoulder – guided not only by technology and science, but by conscience.”
The Princess of Wales first wore her Alexander McQueen coat with a Burberry dress, her Gianvito Rossi boots, and her Emmy London clutch. She paired the outfit with her Juliette Botterill hat. At Windsor Castle, the Princess of Wales changed into her Gianvito Rossi pumps and added her Susan Caplan pearl necklace.
In the evening, the Princess of Wales wore a Jenny Packham gown with her Gianvito Rossi pumps and her Anya Hindmarch clutch. She wore the Indian Circlet Tiara for the first time.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh first wore a black dress with her Emilio Perera bag. She paired the outfit with her Chopard earrings, her G.Collins and Sons necklace, and her Asprey London bracelet.
In the evening, the Duchess of Edinburgh wore her Suzannah gown with her LK Bennett pumps and her Anya Hindmarch clutch. She wore her Aquamarine Necklace Tiara with her Graff sapphire and diamonds jewels and her Patek Philippe watch.
