“This decision was taken by the French and British governments, after a telephone exchange between the President of the Republic and the King this morning, in order to be able to welcome His Majesty King Charles III in conditions that correspond to our friendly relationship. In a statement, the Elysee Palace said: “In light of yesterday’s announcement of a new national day of action against pension reforms on Tuesday, March 28 in France, the visit of King Charles III, originally scheduled for March 26 to 29 in our country, will be postponed.
“This decision was taken with the consent of all parties, after the President of France asked the British Government to postpone the visit.” It is understood the trip to Berlin, which will now be the first state visit of the King’s reign, will proceed as planned between March 29 and 31.Ī UK Government spokesperson said: “The King and Queen Consort’s state visit to France has been postponed. The French Presidency confirmed the postponement of what would have been the first state visit of the King’s reign and Downing Street later said Mr Macron had asked the British Government to postpone the trip. It was revealed at the Grévin Museum in Paris's Grands Boulevards which has showcased its creations since 1882 and has a waxwork of the late Queen.Ĭharles' trip, which was to begin on Sunday and be followed by a state visit to Germany, had been in the planning for months, and was aimed at strengthening ties between Britain and its continental neighbours.īut widespread protests over President Emmanuel Macron’s retirement age reforms has seen Buckingham Palace have a rethink. The statue of King Charles sees him wearing a Hunting Stewart kilt, an Argyll jacket, a sporran, the kiltpin and the Sgian Dubh made by the Maison du Kilt. The visit - Charles' first intended state tour as king - has been officially postponed because France is embroiled in domestic political unrest.īut maybe the king was being diplomatic and just didn't fancy showing up the poor skills of his hosts' sculptors - had he been asked to pose for photos next to his own 'likeness'.Īt least the clothes on the wax model look the part. The French exile's London emporium is to this day one of the world's major tourist draws - but it seems she took her modelling skills with her when she departed her native land.įor the waxworks unveiled in Paris ahead of King Charles' state visit bear but a passing resemblance to the monarch - and that's if you are being charitable.
This new edition also includes the rare Inspector Bencolin short story "The Murder in Number Four" by John Dickson Carr, and an Introduction by CWA Diamond Dagger-Award winning author Martin Edwards.Legendary waxwork exhibitor Madame Tussaud was famous for her creations bearing an uncanny resemblance to their real-life subjects. Waiting within, beneath the glass-eyed gaze of a leering waxen satyr, is a gruesome discovery and the first clues of a twisted and ingenious mystery.įirst published in 1932 at the height of crime fiction's Golden Age, this macabre and atmospheric dive into the murky underground of Parisian society presents an intelligent puzzle delivered at a stunning pace. Surrounded by the eerie noises of the night, Bencolin prepares to enter the ill-fated waxworks, his associate Jeff Marle and the victim's fiancé in tow. The museum's proprietor, long perturbed by the unnatural vitality of his figures, claims that he saw one of them following the victim into the dark-a lead that Henri Bencolin, head of the Paris police and expert of 'impossible' crimes, cannot possibly resist. Today she was found in the Seine, murdered. Last night Mademoiselle Duchêne was seen heading into the Gallery of Horrors at the Musée Augustin waxworks, alive. It is soundless and motionless… Do you see?" "The purpose, the illusion, the spirit of a waxworks.
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