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The King, joined by the Queen Consort, will make presentations to the President as the South African national anthem is played and the Guard of Honour gives a Royal Salute.

According to the BBC, King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will host a banquet for President Cyril Ramaphosa at Buckingha...

King Charles hosted his first state visit since becoming British monarch on Tuesday, welcoming South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Buckingham Palace.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s historic state visit to the UK starts on Tuesday.

Kate, 40, cut an elegant figure in a burgundy Emilia Wickstead coat dress as she welcomed South Africa s President to the UK this afternoon.

The monarch welcomes President Ramaphosa as the UK seeks to bolster its ties with its biggest trading partner in Africa.

Mr Ramaphosa is also set to address politicians in a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

Its hoped the visit will strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations.

The Countess of Wessex sparkled in diamonds as she arrived at the lavish State Banquet held in honour of the visiting South African president. Sophie, 57, was joined by Prince Edward, 58.

While it is set to be a success, the visit is not without controversy.