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King Charles Invites President Steinmeier for Dec. 3–5 UK State Visit, First in 27 Years

The palace confirmation signals a post‑Brexit push to deepen cooperation between London and Berlin.

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Overview

  • Buckingham Palace and the German president’s office announced that Frank‑Walter Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender will pay a three‑day state visit to the United Kingdom from December 3 to 5.
  • It will be the first official state visit to the UK by a German federal president since Roman Herzog in 1998.
  • Detailed program information has not yet been published, with media reporting indicating a ceremonial welcome and a state banquet likely at Windsor Castle due to ongoing Buckingham Palace restoration.
  • The itinerary is expected to include talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to reporting on the preparations.
  • The visit follows King Charles and Queen Camilla’s 2023 trip to Germany and comes after other 2025 state visits hosted for President Emmanuel Macron and President Donald Trump.