Macron Greets Princess Wales With Hand Kiss During UK State Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte arrived in Britain for a three-day state visit and were welcomed by Prince William and Princess Kate at RAF Northolt. Macron greeted Princess Kate with a rare and charming kiss on the hand, a gesture that attracted significant attention and echoed traditional French courtesies, though he awkwardly missed her hand, performing an 'air kiss' instead. Brigitte Macron appeared to snub her husband by ignoring his outstretched hand while descending the plane, which raised speculation about their relationship dynamics, especially following a prior public spat in Vietnam. Despite this, Macron continued his charm offensive, warmly shaking hands with Prince William and holding his arm during their conversation. Princess Kate wore a pink Christian Dior jacket from the 2024 collection and accessorized with Princess Diana's earrings and a pearl necklace from Queen Elizabeth's collection, subtly nodding to French cultural heritage. The visit included a ceremonial welcome by the King's Colour Squadron and a carriage procession to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla, highlighting the diplomatic significance of the event.