King Charles, Royals Welcome French President on State Visit to UK

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte began a three-day state visit to the UK, welcomed by the Prince and Princess of Wales at RAF Northolt before meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla in Windsor. Macron's visit, the first by a French president since 2008 and by an EU leader since Brexit, aims to reinforce post-Brexit Franco-British relations, with discussions on migration, growth, defense, and security planned alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The visit featured ceremonial events including a guard of honor, carriage procession to Windsor Castle, and a state banquet highlighting shared history and calls for unity on global challenges. Macron displayed charm upon arrival, notably kissing Princess Catherine's hand, who was dressed strikingly in a pink Dior ensemble that combined modern fashion with symbolic tributes to Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II. The Princess of Wales’s outfit underscored her status as a fashion icon and reflected the blend of tradition and contemporary influence the royal family seeks to project. Overall, the visit marks a diplomatic effort to reset and strengthen the bilateral relationship between the UK and France amid ongoing geopolitical issues.