King Charles strengthens UK-France bonds on Macron's visit

London - King Charles III. will highlight the significant connections between the United Kingdom and France, while he has welcomed President Emmanuel Macron to his first state visit to a European head of state since Brexit. The three -day visit of the French guide in Great Britain begins on Tuesday, and Charles and Queen Camilla are welcomed Macron and his wife Brigitte at Windsor Castle. In the evening a glamorous banquet is planned in the royal residence.

The importance of Anglo-French relationships

In his speech on Tuesday evening, the king is expected to praise the strength of the Anglo-French relationships, since "our two countries face a variety of complex threats from different directions," said the British news agency PA Media. "As friends and allies, we are facing these challenges together," he will add. Charles will also reflect on the "common history and culture between our two peoples" and express his "admiration for France's extraordinary properties and services".

ceremonial arrival of the macrons

The President and his wife were greeted when they arrived at RAF Northolt, west of London, the Prince and the Princess of Wales. Together they travel to Windsor, where they are expected by King Charles and his wife with a solemn reception. The red carpet has been rolled out for the first visit of a French President in the United Kingdom since 2008, and the British pomp and splendor will be seen in full bloom.

a historical reception

King Charles came up with a lot for Macron's visit, including a carriage procession through the streets from Windsor to the historical castle. There the French president is welcomed by a guard of honor, while the regimental chapel plays the national hymns of France and the United Kingdom. Afterwards a lunch will take place in the magnificent dining room of the state, in which other members of the royal family also take part.

important dates in London

Macron has a full program in the afternoon and will go to London to put down a wreath at the grave of the unknown soldier in Westminster Abbey. Then he will give a speech in front of the legislators in the Royal Gallery of the Palace of Westminster.

conversations about defense and security

In the coming days, the French guide will have several talks with the British Prime Minister Keir Strandmer, while trying to heal the wounds after years of Brexit-controlled hostility. Your conversations are expected to concentrate on the support for the defense and security cooperation and the fight against illegal migration over the English Channel. On Thursday you will take part in a UK France summit in the Downing Street.

support for Ukraine in focus

The support for Ukraine will also be a priority for the two leaders, while trying to win momentum for their “coalition of the willing” - the European Peace Safety Communication founded in March. In addition, you are expected to visit a military base in northwestern London, where you take part in a meeting of the informal group of nations that are committed to supporting Ukraine.

political challenges and expectations

Both guides face political challenges in their home countries and have lost popularity in current surveys. It is likely that you hope that the visit would offer an urgent, if only temporary, upswing. Significant agreements on Ukraine and the containment of the boat crossings of migrants seem unlikely. However, even more modest announcements could show a further new beginning in relationships between the two nations.

cnn’s Max Foster contributed to this report.