London, December 18, 2025 – The Europe Today: Romanian President Nicușor Dan was received by His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, during an official working visit to the United Kingdom, according to Romanian state media and international reports.
The audience with King Charles marked the culmination of President Dan’s engagements in London and underscored the close and evolving bilateral relations between Romania and the United Kingdom. President Dan expressed appreciation for the reception in a message shared on social media, thanking the British monarch for hosting him at the historic royal residence.
During his visit, President Dan held a series of meetings with representatives of the Romanian community and business leaders in the United Kingdom. He engaged with Romanian and British business representatives to explore opportunities for enhanced economic cooperation, with discussions focusing on investment, innovation, and support for entrepreneurial initiatives.
The Romanian head of state also met members of the Romanian diaspora in Britain, highlighting the importance of strengthening ties with overseas communities to foster joint initiatives and contribute to Romania’s long-term development.
The meeting at Buckingham Palace followed earlier interactions between the two leaders. King Charles had conveyed his congratulations to President Dan upon his election earlier this year and has consistently emphasized the importance of strong and sustained UK–Romania relations.
Following the conclusion of his UK engagements, President Dan is scheduled to travel to Brussels to participate in the European Council summit, where discussions are expected to focus on regional security issues, including continued support for Ukraine, reflecting Romania’s commitment to coordinated European action.
