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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.

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.