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Awkward Moment Emmanuel Macron Left Hanging by His Wife as They Arrive in UK for State Visit

WINDSOR, UK, JUL 7 – Brigitte Macron ignored Emmanuel Macron's gesture during their UK arrival, marking a second public snub after a prior incident in Vietnam, highlighting tensions noted by experts.

  • On July 8, 2025, President Emmanuel Macron of France and his spouse Brigitte arrived at RAF Northolt in the United Kingdom to begin a three-day official state visit.
  • As they disembarked the plane, Macron offered to assist Brigitte, who ignored his hand and held the railing instead, creating an awkward moment.
  • This incident follows previous public tensions between the couple, including a well-known altercation in May, with some sources downplaying the gestures as casual bickering.
  • Ahead of the visit, Macron posted on X highlighting the UK as a strategic ally and emphasized cooperation on security, defense, and innovation challenges.
  • The visit includes formal events with the British royal family at Windsor Castle and signals ongoing strong diplomatic ties between France and the UK.
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The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte Macron, were greeted with a red carpet on their arrival at Windsor Castle, on an unprecedented state visit since Brexit. As they got off the plane, they were both greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton.Many have described the French First Lady's attitude as "cold" and "torpeer," especially when she seemed to ignore her husband's hand to help her get off the plane when she landed…

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Brigitte Macron spectacularly refused her husband's helping hand on the stairs - the awkward scene has sparked further speculation about the relationship between the French presidential couple.

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The Macrons landed in Great Britain on Tuesday for a three-day state visit. And although France's president showed himself from his very best side and even greeted Princess Kate with a hand kiss, the charm offensive seemed to be completely pearled off by his wife ... Because a few weeks after the excitement about a suspected slap in the face behind the plane door, the Macron couple made headlines again after landing in Great Britain. Brigitte ig…

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Observador broke the news in Portugal on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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