UK and Germany will ‘bolster Europe’ against Russian threat, says Charles

The King spoke during a Windsor Castle state banquet in honour of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

The King has said the UK and Germany are ready to “bolster Europe” against the threat of further Russian aggression and both nations “stand” with Ukraine.

Charles spoke as tensions between Europe and Russia appeared to intensity this week after Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv’s European allies of sabotaging US-led efforts to end the war.

The King’s comments were made during a Windsor Castle state banquet staged in honour of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and in a lighter moment the King quipped about his nation’s football prowess, saying “in the end, the Germans win”.

Charles told guests seated in St George’s Hall: “With regard to shared defence, our German-British Bridgin