King Charles’ visit to France postponed after wave of protests
The new monarch was due to visit Paris and Bordeaux in a trip beginning Sunday, both of which have seen tense protests.
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King Charles III’s European state visit hits French hurdle
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King Charles III postpones first overseas visit as pension protests rock France
Protests over Macron’s pledge to raise the retirement age in France upended plans to host King Charles III for the first state visit of his reign.