On September 22, 2023, King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at Bordeaux-Merignac airport in Bordeaux on the third day of their State Visit to France. The King and Queen Camilla visited the City Hall in Bordeaux. Then, The King and Queen attended a festival in celebration of British and French culture and business at Place de la Bours. Thereafter, the King and Queen attended a reception with the French/British military representatives onboard HMS Iron Duke in Bordeaux.