King Charles III met with Halla Tómasdóttir, President of the Republic of Iceland.
The royal family’s official Instagram page posted an image in which Tómasdóttir can be seen shaking hands with the UK monarch.
On Thursday 20 November, the President of Iceland paid a visit to Buckingham Palace to see King Charles, who is currently on his first official visit to the United Kingdom, which began on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
The post also has a caption that reads: “This afternoon the President of the Republic of Iceland visited the King at Buckingham Palace.”
In particular, the Icelandic president’s first day in London includes public talks and meetings focused on leadership, sustainability and economic development.
While King Charles met with the President of the Republic of Iceland, his wife, Queen Camilla, hosted a reception at St James’s Palace.
Camilla, Deputy Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society, celebrated the winners and finalists of the 2025 Commonwealth Essay Competition.
