KING CHARLES WELCOMES FRANCE’S MACRON TO WINDSOR CASTLE- Macron arrives in Britain for a Three-Day State visit
King Charles welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Britain today for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit, their warm greeting symbolising the return of closer ties between the two countries.
President Macron and his wife Brigitte were welcomed by Prince William and Princess Kate at a Royal Air Force base on the outskirts of London. Macron who posted on X about his arrival that “there is so much we can build together” was treated to a British state visit for the first time
Accompanied by heir to the throne Prince William, and his wife Princess Catherine, the group climbed into several horse-drawn carriages for a procession in Windsor which finished in the medieval castle’s courtyard, west of London.
Before heading to London this afternoon to address parliament, Macron joined Charles to inspect the Guard of Honour. He was due to have lunch with the family and tour the Royal Collection, paintings and furniture amassed by the Windsors over the centuries.
Macron’s three-day visit is filled with meetings about economic issues and foreign affairs. Macron’s talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week is predicted to focus on a range of issues, including how to stop people smuggling and improving economic and defence ties.
