King Charles Postpones Trip to France Amid Unrest

NYT WORLD: King Charles Postpones Trip to France Amid Unrest
By Aurelien Breeden
Section: World
Source: New York Times
Published Date: March 24, 2023 at 02:00AM

For President Emmanuel Macron, who has been the target of widespread fury and protests after he pushed through an increase in the retirement age, a planned royal visit was particularly ill-timed.

King Charles III of Britain has postponed a visit to France that was scheduled for next week because of strikes and protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension overhaul, officials in both countries said on Friday, a blow to the French leader.
The visit by King Charles and the queen consort, Camilla, who were scheduled to arrive in Paris on Sunday before heading to Germany on Wednesday, was particularly ill-timed for Mr. Macron in light of the widespread fury over his plan to raise the legal retirement age to 64 from 62.
“This decision was taken by the French and British governments, after a telephone exchange between the President of the Republic and the King this morning, in order to be able to welcome His Majesty King Charles III in conditions that correspond to our friendly relationship,” the French presidency said in its statement. “This state visit will be rescheduled as soon as possible.”

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