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The Queen is set to meet Ms Merkel at Windsor Castle on Friday, at the end of the monarch’s Royal Week in Scotland. The pair have met several times since Ms Merkel’s election as German Chancellor in 2005.
The audience on Friday will mark the second meeting between the two leaders in just a few weeks.
Ms Merkel was among the world leaders to take part in the reception hosted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on July 11 at the Eden Project.
On that occasion, the Queen exchanged a few words with the German Chancellor before joining her and the other politicians in the traditional family portrait.
Her Majesty, who was clearly in high spirits, joked as the photographer was taking pictures of the G7 summit attendees.
She said: “Are you supposed to be looking as if you’re enjoying yourself?”
The leaders around the Queen laughed as Mr Johnson emphatically answered: “Yes”.
Mr Johnson, who was sitting near the Queen, added: “We have been enjoying ourselves – in spite of appearances.”
During the same reception, the Queen met for the first time US President Joe Biden and the First Lady, Dr Jill Biden.
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Ms Merkle’s audience to the Queen will be part of a wider visit to the UK, during which the Chancellor is set to discuss a range of issues including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Announcing the meeting between Mr Johnson and Ms Merkel would take place at the Prime Minister’s country residence, a Downing Street spokesperson said: “This will be a chance to discuss a range of issues, including deepening the UK-Germany relationship and the global response to the coronavirus pandemic.”
The Chancellor’s visit is set to be one of her last foreign trips as head of state, as this year marks the end of her fourth term.
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And it will come a few days after the German national football team’s blistering defeat against England at the EURO 2020.
The English team triumphed 2-0 yesterday at Wembley Stadium in front of thousands of fans and three very special guests – Prince William, Prince George and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.
In a rare public appearance without his siblings, Prince George joined his parents as they stood and sang the National Anthem.
The third in line to the throne melted hearts as he donned a suit and tie matching his father’s.
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