Royal family arrives in Germany for Euro tour

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met German Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday as they continued their diplomatic Royal tour of Europe.

The couple met Ms Merkel at the German Chancellery.

Flanked by security the beaming royal couple shook hands with Mrs Merkel as a European flag fluttered in the background.

Kate and William – both wearing blue which is seen as representative of unity and solidarity in the EU – have been dubbed Brexit ambassadors, helping to maintain ties with Europe as Britain leaves the EU.

Welcoming Kate, Mrs Merkel asked if she spoke German to which a smiling Kate replied: “No, no. Sorry.”

The trio then stood for pictures on a red carpet before Kate ushered William to stand between herself and Mrs Merkel for a final pose. They then headed inside the building for a private lunch.

The couple also visited the Brandenburg Gate, the German capital’s most famous landmark and a symbol of the country’s unification, before making their way to the Holocaust museum where they toured the institution.