Palace of Versailles celebrates its 400th anniversary and hosts King Charles III for state dinner

Published September 19, 2023 1:37 AM

By SYLVIE CORBET and JEFFREY SCHAEFFER
Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — France is rolling out the red carpet for King Charles III’s state visit at one of its most magnificent and emblematic monuments: The Palace of Versailles, which is celebrating its 400th anniversary. Charles and Queen Camilla’s three-day trip to Paris and Bordeaux starts on Wednesday and includes a grand dinner at the palace in the presence of over 150 guests in the Hall of Mirrors. The palace has recently opened a gallery retracing its history, from its creation as a modest hunting lodge in 1623 to last century’s key diplomatic events — including the visits of Charles’ predecessors.

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