Overview

• President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron completed a three-day state visit, marking the first French head-of-state presence in the UK since 2008.
• A palace spokesperson confirmed King Charles III’s bloodshot eye was caused by a harmless burst blood vessel unrelated to his cancer treatment.
• Princess Kate made her first state banquet appearance since publicly announcing her cancer diagnosis, earning praise for her confident return.
• Ceremonial receptions at RAF Northolt and Windsor Castle featured parades, carriage rides and subtle royal etiquette moments, including chair-pulls, winks and a farewell hand-kiss.
• The Macrons are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London to advance post-Brexit collaboration and deepen bilateral ties.