Overview

• President Macron landed at RAF Northolt and received a ceremonial welcome from Prince William and Princess Kate before joining King Charles’s carriage procession through Windsor Castle.
• Buckingham Palace confirmed that the burst blood vessel in the king’s right eye is harmless and will not disrupt his public duties.
• Tonight’s state banquet at Windsor Castle will feature a keynote address by King Charles as he hosts President Macron and other senior dignitaries.
• This visit is the first UK state visit by a French head of state since 2008 and underscores efforts to deepen post-Brexit cooperation on defence, energy and innovation.
• Officials aim to finalise a reciprocal small-boat migration agreement later this week that will enable the return of asylum seekers between Britain and France.