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Germany is the first international destination for King Charles since he taking the throne. His Majesty spent three days in Berlin, Brandenburg and Hamburg in a visit full of symbolism: King Charles is the first foreign head of state to be welcomed with military honours at the emblematic Brandenburg Gate, in central Berlin. He also became the first monarch to deliver a speech before the German Parliament, delivery part of it in fluent German, Thomas say the visit helped Germans to momentarily forget some of the major problems the country is facing, including Germany's biggest strike in decades.