One of the most traditional parts of a state visit is the carriage procession: where the welcoming royals greet the foreign delegation and, in various state coaches, they travel in cavalcade to begin the trip in style . The Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbende of Germany to Heathrow for a two-day trip, where the couple will be hosted at Windsor Castle while Buckingham Palace undergoes repairs.

After stepping off the plane, the German delegation was cheerfully greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton , before being formally welcomed by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Royal Dais on Datchet Road. Kate and Camilla matched in royal blue coats and sapphire jewellery , demonstrating a keen eye for sartori

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