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German president arrives in UK on landmark state visit

Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, accompanied by Britain's King Charles III walk to inspect a Guard of Honour, during a Ceremonial Welcome in the Quadrangle. [AFP]

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in London on Wednesday for the start of a state visit, the first by the official German head of state in 27 years.

The three-day trip, which includes a Windsor Castle state banquet and a speech to parliament, takes place as a deepening security alliance has helped rebuild London-Berlin ties that frayed in the turbulent post-Brexit years.

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