King Charles III set to make history as he prepares for state banquet with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa
November 22, 2022 - 08:18 GMT Gemma Strong King Charles III will reach a major landmark event on Tuesday as he hosts the first inward state visit of his reign.On Tuesday, the monarch will welcome South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa to the UK for the start of a two-day visit.Charles will perform his duty as head of state and greet the foreign leader during a ceremony attended by the Queen Consort and Prince and Princess of Wales, staged on Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall.
Following a private lunch at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Charles, the King will accompany the president as he views South African artefacts from the Royal Collection in the Picture Gallery.That evening, King Charles will host a formal state banquet in the President's honour at the palace.MORE: Princess Kate debuts spectacular £14,500 40th birthday present
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
King Charles to welcome South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in first state visit of his reignWilliam and Kate will greet President Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife, Tshepo Motsepe, on behalf of the King. They will then travel with the couple to the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade.
Read more »
King Charles to host South African president in first state visit as monarchKing Charles will hold a white-tie banquet for Cyril Ramaphosa at Buckingham Palace.
Read more »
Royal Family 'faces major shake-up to Christmas plans now Charles is King'THE Royal Family faces some major changes to their Christmas schedule now that Charles is King, a royal expert has claimed. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond says that while the royals wil…
Read more »
King Charles' Balmoral estate suffers flood damageKing Charles' Scottish estate Balmoral has suffered flood damage, according to an official tweet warning visitors to take care
Read more »