The King has pledged to "strengthen the connections" between the UK and Germany as he paid tribute to the "enduring value" of the two nations' relationship.In the first state banquet speech of his reign, Charles stressed that he was "utterly convinced" the bond between Britain and one of the EU's leading nations "will grow ever stronger".

The King has pledged to "strengthen the connections" between the UK and Germany as he paid tribute to the "enduring value" of the two nations' relationship.In the first state banquet speech of his reign, Charles stressed that he was "utterly convinced" the bond between Britain and one of the EU's leading nations "will grow ever stronger".