The King introduced the new 'Entente Amicable' as he celebrated France as "one of our strongest allies" during a glittering state banquet in Windsor Castle's Great Hall. In a speech peppered with jokes and seamlessly transitioning between speaking in French and English, the King spoke of the deep-rooted bonds between the two nations.
Discussing the "multitude of complex threats", he said that "as friends and as allies, we face them together". "My firm belief is that friendship between Britain and France is vital if the liberties and peace of Europe are to be preserved," he said.
Concluding with mention of the UK-Franco Summit taking place on Wednesday, the King highlighted how the two nations will join together to tackle illegal migrant crossings, terrorism, climate change and support Ukraine.
And as he wrapped up his speech to guests dressed in white-tie and tiaras the King introduced a new Entente to rapturous applause. "An Entente not only past and present, but for the future - and no longer just cordiale, but now amicable".
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