King Charles III, everyman: Pictures of the monarch mingling with world politicians
King Charles chuckles with French President Macron and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis
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On September 8, 2022, Prince Charles became King Charles III following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. He frequently tops the headlines as he travels this way and that for diplomatic missions, photo ops, and public appearances, which will continue for as long as he reigns. Thankfully, old Charlie has some experience in that department. Ever since he was a child, he has been flown around the world to shake hands with all sorts of politicians and public figures. By now, he should be a pro.
He certainly seemed at ease at the European Political Community meeting at Blenheim Palace, UK, held on July 18. He rubbed shoulders with many European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with whom he shared a laugh and a pat on the shoulder. However, it was French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis who really had him cracking up! Cameras captured the three giggling together at a joke seemingly told by the Greek PM. Perhaps it was easier for the British monarch to mingle with leaders of the EU given the recent election of Keir Starmer to the position of prime minister of the UK. Starmer is the first Labour Party leader to hold this position since before Brexit, and seems determined to repair the UK's relationship with the rest of Europe.
Let's look back at some of our favorite pictures of Charles wowing world leaders with his charisma.
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