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German State Visit 2025
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December 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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It’s been a historic State Visit by President Steinmeier & Elke Büdenbender. My sincere thanks to Their Majesties The King & Queen, and to all who helped make this visit so memorable. It marked the culmination of a year in which we’ve taken the 🇬🇧🇩🇪 friendship to the next level.
December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It’s been a historic State Visit by President Steinmeier & Elke Büdenbender. My sincere thanks to Their Majesties The King & Queen, and to all who helped make this visit so memorable. It marked the culmination of a year in which we’ve taken the 🇬🇧🇩🇪 friendship to the next level.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Oxford.
Together with his wife Elke Büdenbender, he also met with students of the Oxford German Society, and was shown examples of academic research.
Together with his wife Elke Büdenbender, he also met with students of the Oxford German Society, and was shown examples of academic research.
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Oxford.
Together with his wife Elke Büdenbender, he also met with students of the Oxford German Society, and was shown examples of academic research.
Together with his wife Elke Büdenbender, he also met with students of the Oxford German Society, and was shown examples of academic research.
Siemens Healthineers’ site near Oxford is a powerful symbol of the close economic ties and deep technological partnership between the UK and Germany. President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender visited the site as part of the State Visit.
December 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Siemens Healthineers’ site near Oxford is a powerful symbol of the close economic ties and deep technological partnership between the UK and Germany. President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender visited the site as part of the State Visit.
The mission of Coventry Cathedral is an enduring symbol of 🇬🇧🇩🇪 reconciliation.
President Steinmeier was greeted there by HRH The Duke of Kent and laid a wreath in an act of solidarity and remembrance.
This was followed by a service conducted by Bishop Jelley and Dean Witcombe.
President Steinmeier was greeted there by HRH The Duke of Kent and laid a wreath in an act of solidarity and remembrance.
This was followed by a service conducted by Bishop Jelley and Dean Witcombe.
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The mission of Coventry Cathedral is an enduring symbol of 🇬🇧🇩🇪 reconciliation.
President Steinmeier was greeted there by HRH The Duke of Kent and laid a wreath in an act of solidarity and remembrance.
This was followed by a service conducted by Bishop Jelley and Dean Witcombe.
President Steinmeier was greeted there by HRH The Duke of Kent and laid a wreath in an act of solidarity and remembrance.
This was followed by a service conducted by Bishop Jelley and Dean Witcombe.
The City of London "is a place where more than 800 years of history are not confined to a museum but shape people’s daily lives", German President Steinmeier said at last night's dinner at the Guildhall.
December 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The City of London "is a place where more than 800 years of history are not confined to a museum but shape people’s daily lives", German President Steinmeier said at last night's dinner at the Guildhall.
German President Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender were received by the Lady Mayor of the City of London and the Mayoral Consort for a banquet at Guildhall.
President Steinmeier and his wife were accompanied by HRH The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
President Steinmeier and his wife were accompanied by HRH The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
December 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
German President Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender were received by the Lady Mayor of the City of London and the Mayoral Consort for a banquet at Guildhall.
President Steinmeier and his wife were accompanied by HRH The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
President Steinmeier and his wife were accompanied by HRH The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
This afternoon, Tristram Hunt and Tim Reeve welcomed President Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender to the V&A East Storehouse, where they were given a tour of the museum’s many highlights, including the David Bowie Centre and the Frankfurt Kitchen.
December 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This afternoon, Tristram Hunt and Tim Reeve welcomed President Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender to the V&A East Storehouse, where they were given a tour of the museum’s many highlights, including the David Bowie Centre and the Frankfurt Kitchen.
Visiting East London's Bobby Moore Academy, German President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender, alongside footballing icons Georgia Stanway, Kai Havertz, Per Mertesacker & Shekiera Martinez. had the chance to learn about opportunities focused on youth & social integration.
December 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Visiting East London's Bobby Moore Academy, German President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender, alongside footballing icons Georgia Stanway, Kai Havertz, Per Mertesacker & Shekiera Martinez. had the chance to learn about opportunities focused on youth & social integration.
As part of the State Visit, Elke Büdenbender, who worked as a judge, visited the Royal Courts of Justice, where she met with Sue Carr, The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales.
Together with other female judges and law officials they discussed the topic of women in law.
Together with other female judges and law officials they discussed the topic of women in law.
December 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
As part of the State Visit, Elke Büdenbender, who worked as a judge, visited the Royal Courts of Justice, where she met with Sue Carr, The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales.
Together with other female judges and law officials they discussed the topic of women in law.
Together with other female judges and law officials they discussed the topic of women in law.
This morning, at Windsor Castle, Their Majesties The King and Queen bid farewell to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender.
December 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This morning, at Windsor Castle, Their Majesties The King and Queen bid farewell to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender.
The second day of State Visit began with HM The King, HM The Queen, German President Steinmeier and Ms. Büdenbender joining a reception in partnership with The Big Help Out that showcased the positive impact of volunteering in communities.
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The second day of State Visit began with HM The King, HM The Queen, German President Steinmeier and Ms. Büdenbender joining a reception in partnership with The Big Help Out that showcased the positive impact of volunteering in communities.
With a speech evoking Oasis and Heinrich Heine, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addressed members of both Houses of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster today, the first German head of state to do so since 1986.
December 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
With a speech evoking Oasis and Heinrich Heine, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addressed members of both Houses of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster today, the first German head of state to do so since 1986.
On the second day of the State Visit, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Westminster Abbey, where he was welcomed by The Dean of Westminster, and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
On the second day of the State Visit, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Westminster Abbey, where he was welcomed by The Dean of Westminster, and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
German President Steinmeier's speech at last night's state banquet at Windsor Castle: www.bundespraesident.de/SharedDocs/D...
December 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
German President Steinmeier's speech at last night's state banquet at Windsor Castle: www.bundespraesident.de/SharedDocs/D...
"When it comes down to it, the British and the Germans are much more alike than some would think. And I am convinced that our partnership draws its strength from this very factor."
– German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle, 3 December 2025
– German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle, 3 December 2025
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
"When it comes down to it, the British and the Germans are much more alike than some would think. And I am convinced that our partnership draws its strength from this very factor."
– German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle, 3 December 2025
– German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle, 3 December 2025
Elke Büdenbender, President Steinmeier’s wife, visited Judith Kerr Primary School in South London, where she listened to the school choir and enjoyed tea with pupils.
The school has a strong focus on language teaching and was the first English-German bilingual state primary school in the UK.
The school has a strong focus on language teaching and was the first English-German bilingual state primary school in the UK.
December 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Elke Büdenbender, President Steinmeier’s wife, visited Judith Kerr Primary School in South London, where she listened to the school choir and enjoyed tea with pupils.
The school has a strong focus on language teaching and was the first English-German bilingual state primary school in the UK.
The school has a strong focus on language teaching and was the first English-German bilingual state primary school in the UK.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to 10 Downing Street today.
December 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to 10 Downing Street today.
More impressions of HM The King and HM The Queen receiving German President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender in Windsor today on the first day of the State Visit.
December 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
More impressions of HM The King and HM The Queen receiving German President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender in Windsor today on the first day of the State Visit.
German President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender were received by HM The King and HM The Queen in Windsor today at the start of the three-day State Visit.
It is the first official state visit by a German President to the United Kingdom in 27 years.
It is the first official state visit by a German President to the United Kingdom in 27 years.
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
German President Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender were received by HM The King and HM The Queen in Windsor today at the start of the three-day State Visit.
It is the first official state visit by a German President to the United Kingdom in 27 years.
It is the first official state visit by a German President to the United Kingdom in 27 years.
Reposted by German Embassy London
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender have landed in the UK and were welcomed by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince & Princess of Wales.
An historic State Visit has begun - the highlight of what has been a truly special year in 🇩🇪🇬🇧 relations.
An historic State Visit has begun - the highlight of what has been a truly special year in 🇩🇪🇬🇧 relations.
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender have landed in the UK and were welcomed by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince & Princess of Wales.
An historic State Visit has begun - the highlight of what has been a truly special year in 🇩🇪🇬🇧 relations.
An historic State Visit has begun - the highlight of what has been a truly special year in 🇩🇪🇬🇧 relations.
The first German State Visit to the UK in 27 years gets underway tomorrow!
December 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The first German State Visit to the UK in 27 years gets underway tomorrow!
Germany. Women's Euros. 2029. 🤞
Germany is one of the bidders to host the Women's Euros in 2029. #TogetherWeRise
UEFA are due to make their decision on 3 December – here's hoping for another festival of football in Germany. 🤩🤞
Germany is one of the bidders to host the Women's Euros in 2029. #TogetherWeRise
UEFA are due to make their decision on 3 December – here's hoping for another festival of football in Germany. 🤩🤞
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Germany. Women's Euros. 2029. 🤞
Germany is one of the bidders to host the Women's Euros in 2029. #TogetherWeRise
UEFA are due to make their decision on 3 December – here's hoping for another festival of football in Germany. 🤩🤞
Germany is one of the bidders to host the Women's Euros in 2029. #TogetherWeRise
UEFA are due to make their decision on 3 December – here's hoping for another festival of football in Germany. 🤩🤞
During the last German State Visit to the UK, Queen Elizabeth II presented the Dresden Cross to German President Roman Herzog.
The Cross and Orb, which was commissioned by the Dresden Trust, a UK charity, now sits on top of the rebuilt Frauenkirche as a symbol of reconciliation.
The Cross and Orb, which was commissioned by the Dresden Trust, a UK charity, now sits on top of the rebuilt Frauenkirche as a symbol of reconciliation.
December 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
During the last German State Visit to the UK, Queen Elizabeth II presented the Dresden Cross to German President Roman Herzog.
The Cross and Orb, which was commissioned by the Dresden Trust, a UK charity, now sits on top of the rebuilt Frauenkirche as a symbol of reconciliation.
The Cross and Orb, which was commissioned by the Dresden Trust, a UK charity, now sits on top of the rebuilt Frauenkirche as a symbol of reconciliation.