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Macron to Deliver Parliamentary Address During UK State Visit Hosted by Royals

Running from July 8 to July 10, it will feature a Parliament address, ceremonies with Prince William alongside Princess Catherine, a royal audience with King Charles III alongside Queen Camilla, culminating in talks on returning migrant boats to France in exchange for eased family reunification.

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Bei seinem Staatsbesuch im Vereinigten Königreich will Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron am Dienstag eine Rede im britischen Parlament halten. Kronprinz William und seine Frau Kate würden Macron und dessen Frau Brigitte bei seiner Ankunft empfangen.

Overview

  • Macron is set to address both houses of Parliament at Westminster on July 8.
  • Upon arrival at RAF Northolt, Prince William and Princess Catherine will greet Macron and Brigitte Macron before leading a carriage procession to Windsor Castle.
  • At Windsor Castle, the presidential couple will meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla and attend a state banquet featuring ceremonial salutes.
  • Officials from the UK and France are negotiating an agreement that would send migrant boats back to France in exchange for simplified family reunification procedures.
  • British authorities report roughly 20,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel so far this year, with at least 15 fatalities prompting calls for coordinated action.