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Ramaphosa hosted by King Charles at Buckingham Palace in London

STANSTED, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 21: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa disembarks from his place as he arrives at Stansted Airport on November 21, 2022 in Stansted, England. The South African president is the guest of honour at the UK's first state visit in over three years. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
STANSTED, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 21: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa disembarks from his place as he arrives at Stansted Airport on November 21, 2022 in Stansted, England. The South African president is the guest of honour at the UK's first state visit in over three years. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) (LEON NEAL)

Britain's King Charles is hosting President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday at Buckingham Palace in London.

The visit, aimed at strengthening ties and securing investment, comes amid rolling blackouts in South Africa after Eskom bumped load-shedding up to stage five on Monday.

Ramaphosa is expected to begin his morning with the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, who will escort him to the ceremonial welcome, the Horse Guards Parade.

This is where he will be welcomed by queen consort Camilla at the Royal Pavilion. He will then meet King Charles and later head to Buckingham Palace.

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