Charles and Camilla welcome South Korea’s leader as he begins state visit

The King and Queen have welcomed South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol to the UK as he begins a three-day state visit.

Navy pomp and pageantry have been on show as the overseas head of state and his spouse Kim Keon Hee have been warmly greeted by Charles and Camilla in Whitehall.

Alongside the ceremonial welcome, the UK and South Korea are to launch talks on a brand new commerce deal and signal a diplomatic accord as a part of Mr Yoon’s state visit.

Enterprise and Commerce Secretary Kemi Badenoch will start negotiations together with her Korean counterpart Bang Moon Kyu on the UK-Korea Enterprise Discussion board at Mansion Home on Wednesday.

They can even announce £21 billion of investments dedicated by Korean companies in inexperienced power and infrastructure initiatives throughout the UK.

Watching occasions on a dais have been Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, International Secretary Lord Cameron, Dwelling Secretary James Cleverly and the defence chiefs of employees.

Stationed close by was the Sovereign’s Escort of the Family Cavalry Mounted Regiment, the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals, commanded by Main Edward van der Lande.

Following custom, the Prince and Princess of Wales had accompanied the president and his spouse from their lodge to Whitehall.

In Horse Guards Parade, the place the King historically celebrates his official birthday, Mr Yoon, accompanied by Charles, inspected a guard of honour, fashioned by F Firm Scots Guard.

Members of the Scots Guards have been not too long ago deployed to South Korea the place they have been coaching troops.

The overseas head of state walked previous the 2 ranks of Guardsman casting his eye over the servicemen earlier than returning to the royal pavilion with the King.

After the ceremonial welcome, the normal carriage procession again to Buckingham Palace noticed the King journey with the Korean president within the Australian state coach.

Following was the Queen with First Girl Mrs Kim within the Scottish State Coach, and behind them have been William and Kate with Choo Kyung-ho, deputy prime minister and minister of economic system and finance, within the semi-state landau.