King Charles' state visit to France is delayed as strikes paralyze its cities and people set fire to buildings to protest higher retirement age

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:02

King Charles, front, and protests in Paris, background, in a composite image. — King Charles III, front, and protests in Paris, background, in a composite image.
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France and the UK agreed to postpone King Charles III's scheduled state visit.
The visit was delayed because of turmoil in France over plans to increase the pension age by two years.
Protesters set Bordeaux's town hall on fire on Thursday night, and more strikes are planned.

The French presidency said it has agreed with Britain to postpone King Charles III's state visit because of turmoil over pension protests across France.