120 Years of Entente Cordiale Celebrated with Historic Changing of Guards

French and British troops swap roles in a landmark ceremony, underscoring the enduring alliance between the two nations.

French and British troops participated in a historic changing of the guards ceremony at each other's heads of state's palaces to mark the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale.
The Entente Cordiale, signed in 1904, ended centuries of conflict between France and Britain, fostering closer diplomatic and military cooperation.
The unprecedented event highlighted the strong ties between the two countries, even amid challenges such as Brexit and the war in Ukraine.
British and French foreign ministers emphasized their commitment to NATO and the importance of defeating Russia in a joint op-ed.
The ceremonies featured foreign troops participating in the changing of the guard for the first time in history at both the Elysée Palace and Buckingham Palace.