King Charles receives rousing standing ovation after delivering historic Bundestag address

King Charles III received a rousing standing ovation from German politicians after addressing the Bundestag in both fluent German and English.

The monarch made history on Thursday 30 March, becoming the first member of the British royal family to speak in Germany’s federal parliament while it is in session.

During his address, Charles spoke of the importance of renewing the “special bond of friendship” between the two countries.

Camilla, Queen Consort, was watching his speech from the Bundestag floor.

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