Emmanuel Macron: French President Given Royal Welcome by Prince William and Princess Kate
Emmanuel Macron received a warm and regal welcome as he and his wife, Brigitte Macron, landed in the UK for a three-day state visit. The French President touched down at RAF Northolt to be met by none other than the Prince and Princess of Wales.
It was a moment of elegance and diplomacy. Prince William and Princess Kate stood poised as they greeted the Macrons, smiling for cameras in a brief but significant encounter.
The visit marks a strengthening of ties between the two nations. And the pageantry? Absolutely British.
The royal couple later joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor, where a classic carriage procession turned heads. Onlookers lined the streets, waving flags and cheering as the French dignitaries were taken through the historic town.
The itinerary is packed.
President Macron is set to address the UK Parliament in a speech expected to touch on European unity and shared challenges. One pressing issue: small boats crossing the Channel — a topic he’ll tackle with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during their meeting later today.
Officials say the leaders will explore joint efforts to curb illegal migration, amidst growing pressure on both governments to act.
“We are here not just to honour tradition, but to work together towards the future,” a French embassy source said.
The state visit, full of ceremony and significance, is also rich in symbolism — a reminder of centuries-old Franco-British connections being renewed in the modern era.
Photos from the first day captured it all — from warm embraces to regal settings.
And this is just the beginning.
