US EditionPrince WIlliam and Princess Kate welcome Emmanuel Macron to the UK
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 9 – The visit aims to strengthen UK-France ties on defence, trade, and migration, with 20,000 Channel crossings so far this year, and includes the first EU state visit post-Brexit.
- The UK hosted its first French presidential State Visit since 2008, starting with a royal banquet at Windsor Castle attended by King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Macron.
- The 2014 Windsor Castle visit set a precedent for this first since then, with Macron aiming to strengthen 1,000 years of shared history and address security and Channel crossing issues.
- A 41-gun Royal Salute sounded from Windsor Castle and the Tower of London as Macron inspected the Guard of Honour; a bespoke cocktail, L’entente, was also served.
- Crowds in Windsor cheered a carriage procession with UK and French flags as Charles greeted Macron and kissed Madame Macron’s hand, showcasing warm public reception.
- Following the Windsor ceremonies, Macron will address Parliament in the Royal Gallery and attend a UK-France Summit at Downing Street on Thursday to bolster post-Brexit relations.
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