King Charles is hosting the first state visit of his reign.
King Charles is hosting the first state visit of his reign. The monarch was among senior royals and VIPs who welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa to London on Tuesday. (22.11.22) His visit was planned before the death of Charles’ mother Queen Elizabeth in September, and he was greeted by more than 1,000 soldiers, 230 horses, seven military bands and two state coaches. Charles, 74, and Camilla, Queen Consort, 75, stood on the Horse Guards Parade to greet the leader to start his two-day official visit to Britain. He was also escorted by the Prince and Princess of Wales, marking the...