 – in order to tackle the global climate and biodiversity emergency more effectively. 'A commitment to each other, and to the values we so proudly share; a commitment inspired by the example of the past, and emboldened to grapple with the immense challenges in the world around us. 'As neighbours, friends, partners and allies, there is no challenge to which we cannot rise, as we have done so often in the past. Let us stride forward with hope and courage – and let us do so together.' King Charles addresses Senators and members of the National Assembly at the French Senate (Picture: Emmanuel Dunand/Pool/AFP) He was met with a standing ovation at the end of his speech (Picture: AP) He spoke on issues including climate change and foreign aggression (Picture: AP) It is six months since the trip to Paris had to be rescheduled because of widespread rioting across the country. The King opened his speech in French thanking members for){kind=link}
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The King has pledged to do whatever he can to strengthen the ‘indispensable relationship’ between the UK and France.
Charles became the first British monarch to speak from the French senate chamber on the second day of his state visit to Paris and Bordeaux.
In a speech delivered in English and French, the King told of the ‘friendship and warm familiarity’ between the two countries.