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King Charles III has been given a warm welcome to Romania as he begins a private stay in the country.

As His Majesty arrived in Zalan Valley, where he has a home, he was greeted with kisses and curtsies as well as a gift of honey.

Many of his neighbours turned out to say hello as he arrived for his break. They were clearly pleased to see him with several kissing the king on both cheeks as they said hello.

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They presented him with gifts, including posies of flowers and home made honey.

King Charles III looked thrilled with the warm welcome. He will spend some time at one of his holiday homes there, his first overseas trip since the Coronation on May 6th 2023.

His Majesty arrived in Romania at the start of June when he was given an official welcome in Bucharest.

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The King was greeted by President  Klaus Iohannis at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest and inspected a guard of honour.

In a short speech at the reception, King Charles III said ”I can scarcely believe that twenty-five years have gone by since my first visit to this most remarkable country… I have come to love Romania – your culture and art, your heritage and history, your sweeping landscapes and priceless biodiversity.”

The King will spend several days privately in the country.