After pension protests, King Charles' visit to France was postponed.

After pension protests, King Charles' visit to France was            postponed:            

According to Downing Street, President Emmanuel Macron requested that King Charles III's state visit to France be postponed.

Unions organised a day of pension protests during the visit, and the president said, "We would not be sensible and would lack common sense" if we went forwards.

On Sunday, the vacation was supposed to start to Paris and Bordeaux.

The greatest acts of violence since the start of the protests in January, however, occurred in both cities on Thursday.

According to Buckingham Palace, Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, decided to postpone their three-day visit because of the "situation in France."

As soon as dates are available, "Their Majesties warmly anticipate the opportunity to visit France," the statement continued.President Macron stated in a speech at the conclusion of an EU conference in Brussels that he considered it would be improper for the King and Camilla to travel as of Thursday night, when the unions announced a 10th national day of protest for Tuesday, two days into the state visit.

"I decided to phone [the King] this morning to inform him of the issue because we have a great deal of friendship, respect, and admiration for His Majesty, the Queen Consort, and the British people. We suggested a postponement out of good judgement and kindness."

According to the UK government, the choice had been made "with the cooperation of all parties." France, according to Mr. Macron, had suggested delaying the trip until early summer.

Prince and Princess Photo of the couple taken in January in Bolton

The Royal Couple as seen in a January photo in Bolton

President Macron and France both suffer a great deal from the choice. This was planned as a showcase for France, presenting the new monarch to the greatest aspects of French culture and fortifying a recently rekindled friendship.

Yet, the demonstrations prevented us from travelling. On the fringes of the generally peaceful protests that drew over a million people on Thursday, violence was seen in a number of French cities.

In Bordeaux, a fire was started at the municipal hall's entrance. In the capital, where garbage has not been picked up since March 6, tear gas was fired, and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin reported 903 fires were ignited.French officials had attempted to reassure the public on Friday morning that the state visit, scheduled for March 26 to 29, would go forwards and that security was in place. A few UK journalists had already made the trip to Paris to cover the occasion.

A first state visit to one of the UK's closest and most enduring allies, this was a very significant journey for the King.

The King and Camilla were scheduled to ride along the Champs-Elysées in the heart of Paris and attend a meal at Versailles with President Macron.

In the Musée d'Orsay, one of the top Paris attractions, Camilla was scheduled to inaugurate an art display. Thereafter, they were supposed to travel to Bordeaux.

Nonetheless, there was a danger at every turn during the stay.demonstrations, and ultimately it was impossible because of being singled out. Even those who lay out crimson carpets were considering taking to the streets.

The King was not under "known threats," according to Interior Minister Mr. Darmanin early on Friday. In order to "go ahead under the best protection, so as not to expose the King to any difficulties," according to Bordeaux Mayor Pierre Hurmic, the journey to his city has been modified.

Yet, the French president made the obvious decision when faced with the prospect of leading the King through trash- and graffiti-filled streets, with every public appearance smothered in security, and every movement threatened by strikes.

He was the one who was under pressure, even though it may have been a decision made in conjunction with the UK government.