Since acceding to the thrones of the Commonwealth realms in 2022, King Charles III has been responsible for receiving state and official visits.
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Since acceding to the thrones of the Commonwealth realms in 2022, King Charles III has been responsible for receiving state and official visits.
| No. | Date | Country | Regime | Guests | Venue for State Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22–23 November 2022 |  South Africa | Republic | President Cyril Ramaphosa [1] [2] | Buckingham Palace |
| 2 | 21–23 November 2023 |  South Korea | Republic | President Yoon Suk Yeol [3] [4] First Lady Kim Keon-hee | Buckingham Palace |
| 3 | 25–27 June 2024 |  Japan | Monarchy | Emperor Naruhito [5] Empress Masako | Buckingham Palace |
| 4 | 3–4 December 2024 |  Qatar | Monarchy | Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani [6] Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad Al Thani | Buckingham Palace |
| Countries | State Visits |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1 |
| Qatar | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
| South Korea | 1 |
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