Princess Kate and Prince William have greeted Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron as their State Visit to the UK begins.
A Carpet Lining Party, found by the King’s Colour Squadron, Royal Air Force, was in position on the Airport Apron at 11.00am for the President of the French Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron's arrival at RAF Northolt.
The Ambassador of the French Republic greeted the President and Mrs. Macron at the foot of the aircraft steps.
The President and Mrs. Macron were then welcomed by the Prince and Princess of Wales, on behalf of the King.
Princess Kate and Prince William have greeted Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron as their State Visit to the UK begins.
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The Macrons were then introduced to:
- Sir Kenneth Olisa, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London.
- Mrs. Kathryn Colvin, Special Representative of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
- Sir Mark Rowley, Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.
- Group Captain Jonathan Hough, Station Commander, RAF Northolt.
The French couple also met members of the British Suite specially attached to The President and Mrs. Macron, including the Viscount Brookeborough, K.G., Lord-in-Waiting and Dame Menna Rawlings, His Majesty's Ambassador at Paris.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and the President and Mrs. Macron then set off by road to Datchet Road.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and the President and Mrs. Macron then set off by road to Datchet Road.
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The royal couple will join the King and Queen for the formal ceremonial welcome at the Royal Dais on Datchet Road in Windsor later this afternoon.
Their prominent role for Kate and William will continue as they participate in the carriage procession through Windsor town alongside Their Majesties and the French visitors.
A Royal Salute will be fired both in Windsor's Home Park and at the Tower of London to mark the occasion.
Upon arrival at Windsor Castle's Quadrangle, the presidential couple will receive a Guard of Honour Royal Salute whilst the regimental band performs both the French and British national anthems.
The President and Mrs. Macron were welcomed by the Prince and Princess of Wales, on behalf of the King.
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President Macron will inspect the Guard of Honour alongside the King before rejoining Queen Camilla and Mrs Macron.
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President Macron will inspect the Guard of Honour alongside the King before rejoining Queen Camilla and Mrs Macron.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will stand with the royal party to observe the military rank's march past.
Following the ceremonial welcome, Their Majesties will escort the French President and his wife into Windsor Castle.
A formal lunch in the State Dining Room will follow, attended by various members of the Royal Family, before the King and Queen show their guests a specially curated exhibition of French-related items from the Royal Collection in the Green Drawing Room.
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