Charles wins hearts in Germany as soft power pays off

By Associated Press

Apr 02, 2023 12:25 am

BERLIN: The United Kingdom's King Charles 3rd won plenty of hearts during his three-day visit to Germany, his first foreign trip since ascending to the throne following the death of his mother, Elizabeth 2nd, last September.

Charles' tour saw a number of firsts that show the importance both countries placed on it — at a time when London and Berlin are trying to rebuild relations frayed by the UK's departure from the European Union.

FAREWELL TO THE KING The United Kingdom’s King Charles 3rd waves from a balcony of the city hall in Hamburg, northern Germany on Friday, March 31, 2023. AP FILE PHOTO

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