Updated On: 21 September, 2023 01:35 PM IST | ronak mastakar
President Emmanuel Macron and King Charles III held talks in Paris on Wednesday at the start of a long-awaited three-day state visit meant to highlight the friendship between France and the UK (Pics/AFP)

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Charles` trip to France was postponed in March amid widespread demonstrations against Macron`s pension changes
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For their first stop in the French capital, Charles and Queen Camilla attended a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, where they were greeted by Macron and his wife, Brigitte

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Macron offered a warm welcome to the new king, often putting his hand on his arm and his back. Both smiled as they chatted together
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Paris city centre has been placed under high security for the occasion, with thousands of police officers and surveillance drones being deployed

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Small crowds gathered behind a wide range of barriers on the Champs-Elysees to get a chance to see the royal parade
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