LONDON (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged Britain to stick close to its neighbors despite its exit from the European Union, saying France and the U.K. will “save Europe” by standing for democracy, law and international order in a dangerous world.

King Charles III highlighted the crucial bonds between the United Kingdom and France in the face of a “multitude of more complex threats,” as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron for the first state visit by a European leader to his country since Brexit.

King Charles welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Britain on Tuesday for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit, their warm greeting symbolising the return of closer ties between the two countries.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the UK for the first state visit by a French president since 2008. During the three-day visit he will attend a banquet at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla,

King Charles continues royal duties despite a visible bloodshot eye at President Macron's state visit, with sources claiming he remains determined as monarch.

French President Emmanuel Macron attended yet another lavish banquet Wednesday evening in London, this one hosted by London Lord Mayor Alderman Alastair King.

Kate Middleton's hat for the France state visit kickoff has a special connection to her look at King Charles' coronation. Inside Princess Kate's latest fashion statement.

French President Emmanuel Macron wraps up a three-day state visit to Britain on Thursday with a summit aiming to "reboot" defence ties with a focus on joint missile development and nuclear co-operation.