French President Emmanuel Macron will conclude a star-studded three-day state visit to the U.K. on Thursday after a Franco-British summit being held in London today.
The U.K. has pulled out the stops for the French leader and his wife Brigitte, who were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, as they arrived in England on Tuesday, before they were whisked off to meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Windsor.
Roads were closed in the town as the Macrons joined the Royals for a carriage procession to the castle, where a glamorous state banquet was held in their honor.
Keen to impress their French guests, British musical and cultural royalty — including singers Elton John and Mick Jagger, actress Kristin Scott Thomas and former England goalkeeper Mary Earps — were among the 160 illustrious invitees at the dinner.
The French president met business leaders on Wednesday, and is due to hold talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday in which they are expected to focus on “joint priorities” including migration, trade, defense and security, the U.K. government said.
