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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Danica Kirka

Pomp, pageantry and politesse greet French president Macron in display of British royals’ soft power

The French Tricolor and Britain’s Union flag hang from the standards near Windsor Castle. The carriages are primed, the tiaras polished.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, arrived in Britain on Tuesday at the start of a state visit as the two countries highlight their long friendship with conspicuous displays of military pomp, golden carriages and royal toasts.

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