French officials say they are extremely focused on King Charles III’s first state visit on Sunday, despite violence at protests in several cities. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said there were “no known threats”. The King is due to visit Paris and Bordeaux, where the entrance to the town hall was set alight on Thursday. Mayor Pierre Hurmic said the trip had been adapted so it “can go ahead under the best security, so as not to expose the King to the slightest difficulty”. The trip, which begins on Sunday, is due to include a ride along the Champs-Elysées in the heart of Paris and a banquet at Versailles with President Emmanuel Macron.— AFP
