French officials announced the decision to delay the British monarch's trip after protesters set the city hall building alight in a city he was meant to visit.

King Charles’ visit to France postponed as pension protests rage – latest news - Emmanuel Macron asked King to stay away as pension riots take over streets in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon

King Charles's state visit to France has been postponed in light of protests planned next week over the French government's controversial pension reforms.

King Charles III’s first state visit as monarch has been scaled back, dashing hopes for a triumphal tour to win hearts and minds abroad just as his mother did so successfully during her 70 years on the throne.