It is a great shame that the renewed entente cordiale has been halted

Editorial: A little royal glamour and some pomp and ceremony would have no doubt helped remind the UK and France of their long historical association

President Macron seems keen to revive traditional friendships (PA)

The postponement of the state visit to France is a disappointment and embarrassment for all concerned.

After the highly successful UK-France summit a few weeks ago, the adoption of the Windsor Framework, and the continuing close cooperation on the war in Ukraine, the arrival of the King and Queen Consort in Paris as the destination of the first official visit of the reign would have further repaired relations with France, and the EU more widely.

So it is a real shame that continuing violent protests against pension reform have been deemed too much of a security risk for the King and Camilla.