Princess Charlene of Monaco welcomed French First Lady Brigitte Macron for a weekend visit centred on youth initiatives.
The Monegasque royals released photographs of their meeting following the recent controversy surrounding Macron's apparent 'slap' incident.
The visit formed part of President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Monaco, the first by a French president since François Mitterrand's trip in 1984.
The two women focused on their shared commitment to young people, with Princess Charlene showcasing her Foundation's drowning prevention programmes.
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Princess Charlene welcoming Brigitte Macron to Monaco.
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Meanwhile, Brigitte brought her expertise in combating harassment and promoting inclusion.
The visit followed controversy surrounding a video from the previous month showing what appeared to be Brigitte lightly slapping or pushing her husband's face on a flight to Hanoi.
President Macron later dismissed the footage as "joking around" and "a bit rubbish."
The weekend culminated in a historic state dinner in the Throne Room of the Prince's Palace on Saturday evening, marking more than four decades since Monaco's royal family last hosted such an event there.
Princess Charlene and Brigitte Macron greeting each other at a state dinner.
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Prince Albert and Princess Charlene welcomed President Emmanuel Macron and his wife for the formal occasion, with the Princess selecting a long red gown paired with a tiara.
Crown Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, both 10, participated in the welcoming ceremony alongside their parents, though they did not attend the dinner itself.
The state visit represented a significant diplomatic moment, being the first of its kind since King Rainier III hosted President Mitterrand.
On Sunday morning, the Stade Louis-II swimming pool became an educational showcase as Princess Charlene introduced her guest to the Foundation's Water Safety Days programme, which has already reached tens of thousands of children.
Princess Charlene and Brigitte Macron greeting each other in Monaco.
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"Learning to swim means learning to save yourself. It's the right of every child, and a responsibility we all share," Princess Charlene told the gathering.
She thanked Brigitte for her attendance and noted how her "kindness and attentiveness to the children gives even greater strength to our message."
The French First Lady walked along the poolside, observing around 40 volunteers running a dozen workshops, with Princess Charlene providing enthusiastic explanations about the decade-long initiative's impact on drowning prevention.
During their Saturday morning garden walk, the two women enjoyed what was described as a moment of sincere dialogue, unexpectedly joined by Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, adding a family dimension to the diplomatic meeting.
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