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BORDEAUX, France (THE WASHINGTON POST) – Heralded as the ‘Climate King’, Charles ended his France state visit at an organic vineyard leaving a farmer inspired with His Majesty’s own organic farming philosophy. Florence Cathiard first met the future British king at a polo match about two decades ago. Cathiard, a former champion skier for France’s […]

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — After pageantry and politics in Paris, King Charles III concluded his three-day state visit to France with a trip down south to Bordeaux on Friday to focus on a more personal passion : the environment.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited a vineyard known for its sustainable approach to winemaking, as they wrapped up their visit to Bordeaux on Friday 22 September. The royal couple were given an exclusive tour of the Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte vineyard by owners Florence and Daniel Cathiard, where they were shown how the wine was created before getting to try a taste before they left. Charles and Camilla also admired one of the llamas living on the estate, as it was beckoned over to them ...

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