WATCH: King and Queen receive royal welcome in Paris

The King and Queen arrived at Orly airport on the outskirts of Paris on Wednesday afternoon to begin their state visit to France.

They were greeted by the French Prime Minister, Ms. Elisabeth Borne, on behalf of French President Emmanuel Macron and the French Government.

Their first stop was at the Arc de Triomphe, where they were formally welcomed to France by Macron, 45, and his wife Brigitte, 70.