Princess Kate chose a sophisticated ensemble for her meeting with the French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, wearing a Christian Dior jacket paired with a hat by Jess Collett.
The Princess of Wales's jacket, the 30 Montaigne Rose Des Vents Bar Jacket from the 2024 collection, represents a modern interpretation of a classic design originally created by Christian Dior in 1947.
The royal accessorised with meaningful jewellery pieces, including earrings that belonged to Princess Diana and a pearl necklace from the late Queen's collection.
Maria Grazia Chiuri reimagined the iconic Dior jacket design for the fashion house's 2024 collection, maintaining the elegance of the original whilst adding contemporary touches.
Princess Kate chose a sophisticated ensemble for her meeting with the French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, wearing a Christian Dior jacket paired with a hat by Jess Collett.
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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.
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 President and Mrs. Macron were welcomed by the Prince and Princess of Wales, on behalf of the King.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales and the President and Mrs. Macron then set off by road to Datchet Road.
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 royal accessorised with meaningful jewellery pieces, including earrings that belonged to Princess Diana and a pearl necklace from the late Queen's collection.
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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.
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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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