King Charles and Queen Camilla are in France for the second day of their three-day state visit
The King spoke for around 20 minutes on the Senate floor in Paris - giving his speech mainly in French
He said the late Queen was a "golden thread" in the "tapestry" between France and the UK
He also praised both countries' "shared commitment to freedom and democracy"
He was the first British monarch to speak on the floor of the upper house of the French parliament
The King was given a standing ovation by members of the upper and lower houses as he entered the chamber
Lewis Vaughan Jones
Reporting from Paris
It's wet in Paris. Here's me and other broadcasters outside the Senate building in Paris.
We're waiting for King Charles to arrive to address politicians from both Houses of Parliament.
Sean Coughlan
Reporting from Paris
The King is expected to get a symbolic pot of honey from the French Senate - or Sénat - in recognition of his campaigning over the environmental and climate change.
But is there a different message going on at home with Rishi Sunak accused by some of putting net zero on the back burner?
Whatever the King’s private thoughts, sources suggest there won’t be any public lobbying or criticism of the PM over the environment.
It’s worth remembering that state visits are carried out on the advice of the government and the King will be expected to maintain political neutrality.
That being said, the timing is, as they say, awks.
Sean Coughlan
Reporting from Paris
After the grandeur of a Versailles state banquet last night, King Charles is getting more of the bling treatment, when he visits the French Senate.
The ornate upper chamber of the French Parliament is a blizzard of gold and red. It feels a bit like a fancy opera house.
When the King, “le Roi Charles III,” addresses senators here this morning it will be the first time a British monarch has given a speech on the Senate floor.
Francesca Gillett
Live reporter
Bonjour and welcome back to our live coverage of King Charles III's second day of his three-day state visit to France.
He and Queen Camilla arrived on Wednesday afternoon to a flypast over the Arc de Triomphe and then a glitzy banquet at the Palace of Versailles with President Emmanuel Macron and stars including Mick Jagger.
You can read what happened on day one here - but coming up this morning, we're going to hear from the King himself as he speaks in French to the Senate.
Follow live as we bring you the highlights - en anglais, of course.
We're bringing our coverage of day one of King Charles' and Queen Camilla's three-day state visit to France to a close for the night.
It's been a hectic day for the King and Queen, as they kicked off their visit at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, where they were greeted by President Macron and his wife Brigette, before heading to talks at the Elysée Palace.
They later finished the night at a state banquet at the Palace of Versailles, where they were joined by famous guests including Hugh Grant, Arsene Wenger and Didier Drogba.
Our coverage was written by Jacqueline Howard, Alex Smith and Thomas Mackintosh. It was edited by Heather Sharp and Natasha Preskey.
You can read more about the day's events from our royal correspondent Sean Coughlan here.
Sean Coughlan
Royal correspondent
It would be impossible to say how the French public responded to the King and Queen. Such state visits are dominated by a huge road-blocking security operation.
And in Paris, it wasn't liberte, egalite, fraternite but intead securite, securite, securite. There was little chance for the French crowds to see the King and Queen.
At the Arc de Triomphe there were soldiers, police and a big media contingent, but the ordinary Parisians were kept far away behind security barriers.
It was the same in Versailles, with a secure distance between the diners at the banquet and the ordinary people that the Sun King Louis XIV would have appreciated.
This was the first of a three-day visit, with the King set to give a speech to the Senate and travel to eco-projects in Bordeaux. So expect more photo-opportunities as the heads of state of the two countries show each other a taste of the entente cordiale.
Image source, ReutersContinuing his speech, the King took a diplomatic approach to the sporting elephant in the room - the Rugby World Cup - saying only "may the best team win!"
Looking ahead to the future, the King said it was important to tackle climate change and grow together to be strong, vital and prosperous.
"Working together, with ambition and determination, who knows how far we can reach," he said.
He then proposed a toast to President Macron and his wife Brigitte, and to the French people - "as well as to our entente cordiale - a sustainable alliance".
Quote MessageWhatever lies ahead, may it endure, faithful and constant, for centuries to come.
King Charles
Image source, ReutersWe had been expecting to be able to bring you the King's speech at the banquet live, but the video feeds stopped unexpectedly - we're not sure why.
However, we can now tell you a bit of what he said, delivering part of the speech in French, and the rest in English.
King Charles said he and Queen Camilla were "enormously touched by the magnificent welcome" they received in France.
He then thanked Emmanuel Macron for his tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II a year ago, and said the flying of the Union Jack at the Elysée was "particularly poignant".
On the itinerary for tomorrow is a visit to Notre Dame, and the King says he was "utterly appalled" by the devastation caused by a fire four years ago.
As neighbours, Britain and France has long been fascinated by each other, he says, pointing to shared histories.
"Mr President, in all of this we can rely on our firm friendship, which is renewed and reinvigorated with each new generation," he said.
Image source, ReutersWe can now bring you some pictures from the dinner.
Emmanuel Macron can be seen raising his glass with Queen Camilla, while King Charles raises his glass in the background.
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It's been a full itinterary for King Charles on the first day of his three-day visit to France.
From a windy arrival to a flypast over the Arc de Triomph and celebrities arriving at the state banquet, you can take a look back at some of the best pictures from the day in our gallery here.
Image source, AFPAt the Arc de Triomphe, the King and Queen were greeted by the French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte.
Image source, Samir Hussein/ PoolFollowing a tradition set by Queen Elizabeth II, there was a ceremonial tree-planting in the garden of the British Ambassador's Residence.
As we wait for King Charles to speak at the state banquet, let's take a look back at previous trips to France - before he became monarch.
Paris, Normandy, Nice and the Cannes Film Festival are among the places he has visited.
Image source, Getty ImagesPrince Charles with Lord Mountbatten on a visit to the Epernay Champagne district of France, July 1979
Image source, Getty ImagesCharles and his then-wife, Diana, Princess of Wales at the 40th International Cannes Film Festival, May 1987
Image source, Getty ImagesPrince Charles and the chairman of the Galeries Lafayette department store share a pint on the occasion of a promotional campaign for British products, 1995
Image source, Getty ImagesCharles speaks with British WW2 veterans during a ceremony in Normandy, June 2004
Image source, Getty ImagesCharles paints perfumed duck shaped soap during a visit to the Parfumerie Fragonard laboratory plant near Nice, May 2018
Image source, PoolDrinks are being poured for guests at the Palace of Versailles, ahead of a star-studded banquet and a speech from King Charles.
The long main table is covered in bouquets of pink and white flowers, candles, and glasses.
Guests have been congregating around their tables - we're expecting the speeches to begin soon.
Image source, PoolThe King, Queen and French President have arrived at the Palace of Versailles, where they will dine in the Hall of Mirrors, joined by some 160 guests - including the celebrities we've seen arriving, as well as a wide range of dignitaries and figures from politics and business.
But what will they be eating?
On the menu is blue lobster and crab followed by Bresse poultry and mushroom gratin.
There will also be a course of cheeses, with the selection including French Comté and British Stichelton blue.
For dessert, it's rose macaroon cookie, composed of rose petal cream, raspberries and lychees.
As the sun sets over Paris, King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the Palace of Versailles.
Blue flashing lights from the police officers on motorbikes accompany the royal car as it enter the palace grounds.
Silence greets the car initially, but is interrupted by a fanfare from a French military brass band.
President Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron greet the King and Queen - Macron kisses the Queen's hand as the four share some words on the red carpet.
Photographers shout out "Your Majesty" to try and get his attention against the backdrop of a French tricolore floating above the palace.
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Image source, ReutersNext to strut along the Palace of Versailles courtyard is another Arsenal legend.
Arsène Wenger, who is currently serving as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, is dressed in a black suit and tie for tonight's banquet as the photographers' lights flash against the darkening Parisian sky.
The Frenchman was the manager of Arsenal from 1996 to 2018, where he was the longest-serving and most successful in the club's history.
He waves to photographers and shouts "merci" as he carries on walking into the Palace.
Just before him was French PM Élisabeth Borne whom we saw earlier greeting the King and Queen as they got off their plane at Paris Orly Airport.
Sean Coughlan
Reporting from Paris
There’s still some sunshine glinting off the gold at the Palace of Versailles, where President Macron will be hosting a state banquet for the King, Queen and 160 guests, including a sprinkling of celebrities.
'Bon soir’ shouts Mick Jagger going into the state banquet at Versailles.
There has been speculation all day whether the Rolling Stone would be rolling in to see the King.
He was just ahead of UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, who didn’t quite cause as much of a stir when he arrived.
Hugh Grant and Charlotte Gainsbourg are already inside.
Even those of the guests who aren’t famous are behaving as if they are, posing for photographers and taking their own selfies in the huge, glittering courtyard of Versailles.
Image source, ReutersCharlotte Gainsbourg was among the earlier arrivals
Image source, ReutersWe've seen more notable arrivals coming to Chateau de Versailles including former Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba - although no iconic knee slide today.
Wearing a sharp black suit and black tie, the Chelsea legend linked arms with his partner Gabrielle Lemaire as he paced across the courtyard and onto the red carpet.
The pair smiled for photos before making their way inside.
Inside, Drogba will join fellow former Premier League star Patrick Vieria.
The former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder amassed an impressive 106 caps for the French national football team.
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