How King Charles is helping to 'reinvigorate' the shaken UK-France friendship
Published: 7/7/2025

King Charles III is playing a crucial role in reinvigorating UK-France relations during the first state visit by a French president since 2008. This three-day visit includes a UK-France summit to address issues like migrant returns and support for Ukraine, signaling a reset in relations strained by Brexit negotiations and other disagreements. The visit showcases King Charles' diplomatic skills and aims to strengthen ties between the two countries, with a focus on defense, migration, and potential areas of cooperation like nuclear energy and artificial intelligence.