Belgian royal couple continue their state visit to Germany
A visit to a youth welfare project with Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) and a meeting with Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) were also planned for the afternoon. On Thursday, the royal couple will travel on to Saxony, where they will visit the Old Masters Picture Gallery and the historic Christmas market in Dresden.
The royal couple's trip to Germany began in Berlin on Tuesday. Steinmeier received King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at Bellevue Palace with military honors. This was followed by a joint discussion. This was followed by a walk with Wegner through the Brandenburg Gate and a visit to Berlin City Hall.
Later, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Victims of War and Tyranny. In the evening there was a state banquet with Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender in honor of the royal couple.
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The royal couple's agenda in Berlin included a meeting with Governing Mayor Kai Wegner from the CDU party. Olaf Scholz, the Federal Chancellor from the SPD, was also scheduled to meet with the royal couple during their visit. The woman leading the youth welfare project was expectant to welcome the royal couple at the project. The royal couple's afternoon plans also included a visit to a youth welfare project. After their time in Berlin, the royal couple was set to travel to Saxony, specifically Dresden. The Belgian king and queen started their state visit to Germany in Berlin on Tuesday, receiving a warm welcome from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Source: www.stern.de
