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Pomp, pageantry and politesse greet French president Macron in display of British royals’ soft power

The French Tricolor and Britain’s Union flag hang from the standards near Windsor Castle

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

William and Kate greet Emmanuel Macron at start of his state visit to UK

The Prince and Princess of Wales travelled to RAF Northolt in west London to welcome the Macrons.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Two Unexpected Senior Royals Will Join Kate Middleton and Prince William for Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron's State Visit to Windsor

The pair will take on prominent roles while hosting the French visitors.

Marie Claire · Jul 5, 2025

Did Brigitte Macron Really Slap The French President, Emmanuel Macron, While In Vietnam? What We Know

A playful gesture between Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron in Vietnam sparked viral slap rumours, which officials swiftly denied, calling it misinterpreted and overblown.

International Business Times UK · May 27, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron Addresses Viral Video Where His Wife Appears To Slap Him

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses claims that his wife Brigitte slapped him in public, after a viral video.

Pedestrian.tv · May 27, 2025

The Macrons are an exception. My teacher’s seduction scarred me

An interview with the French president’s wife contrasts with the film May December about a taboo that is an abuse of power

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

King Charles says UK is ‘ally and best friend’ of France in historic Senate address

Monarch describes partnership between two nations as ‘utterly vital’ to confronting challenges of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and climate crisis

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Biden, Macron to dine on world’s best cheese, hear Batiste

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron will dine on lobster, caviar and an Oregon cheese named the best in the world while listening to Grammy-winner Jon Batiste at the U.S. president’s first state dinner on Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

How two-time French President Emmanuel Macron met his wife Brigitte

The monogamous relationship between Mr Macron and a wife 25 years his senior might seem staid by the standards of some unfaithful French presidents

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022

How Emmanuel Macron met his wife

The monogamous relationship between Mr Macron and a wife 25 years his senior might seem staid by the standards of some unfaithful French presidents

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022