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.
- On July 8, 2024, Prince William and Princess Kate welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to the United Kingdom.
- The visit followed years of Brexit-related tensions and aimed to reset relations while addressing shared concerns including migration and Ukraine support.
- Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer held meetings and planned to co-host the 37th Franco-British Summit focusing on defence, Ukraine aid, and migration control.
- King Charles hosted a star-studded banquet in Macron’s honor where Macron paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, calling French-British ties an "unwavering alliance."
- Macron's visit suggests strengthened UK-France cooperation despite Brexit differences, with agreements on trade, energy, and cultural exchanges like the Bayeux Tapestry loan.
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