US EditionKate Middleton dazzles winking president as stars join state banquet
WINDSOR CASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 8 – Princess Kate marks her return to formal royal duties at Windsor Castle after cancer remission, attending a white tie banquet with 160 guests hosted by King Charles for the French state visit.
- On July 8, 2025, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and French President Emmanuel Macron attended a state banquet at Windsor Castle in England.
- The banquet coincided with the first comprehensive visit by a French head of state to the UK in nearly two decades and followed earlier developments in 2024 when Kate Middleton was diagnosed with cancer and subsequently went into remission.
- Among the 160 attendees at the event were notable figures like Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John, while Macron shared a playful wink with Middleton, and their outfits reflected the red, white, and blue colors common to both the French and British flags.
- Kate debuted the Royal Family Order bestowed by King Charles and described her recovery after treatment as unpredictable and challenging, unlike the smooth process one might expect.
- The event reinforced diplomatic ties, celebrated cultural unity, and marked Kate’s return to public royal duties after her cancer battle, highlighting ongoing UK-France relations.
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Hand kisses, winks and galantry – the French president surrounded Princess Kate like a movie star, but his wife seemed tense.
Kate Middleton Pairs Princess Diana's Tiara With Givenchy For The French State Banquet
WINDSOR, ENGLAND – JULY 08: Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the State Banquet at Windsor Castle on July 08, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Kate Middleton was a vision of elegance this week, donning crimson and diamonds for a state banquet held in honour of French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife. The occasion saw the Princess of Wales opting for a sweeping floor-…
Actually, it's just a very ordinary state banquet in honor of President Macron, but for Kate Middleton it means much more.
Kate Middleton Gets a Cheeky Wink From Emmanuel Macron at Banquet
Princess Kate Middleton and French President Emmanuel Macron shared a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment at the state banquet. While at the Tuesday, July 8, event held at Windsor Castle, Macron, 47, was seen winking at Kate, 43. The pair were seated next to each other at the state banquet and were spotted clinking their glasses and talking while enjoying dinner. Kate wore a caped red dress designed by Sarah Burton, pairing the look with earrings fr…
Oh là là! At the state banquet for Emmanuel Macron, organized by King Charles III, it crackled tremendously: the French president simply couldn't avoid a kiss of flirtation with Princess Kate.
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