King speaks of UK and France’s deepening co-operation amid ‘profound challenges’ Charles gave a speech marking President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day state visit to the UK. Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
Kate is star of the show in dark red silk for dazzling state banquet return The future queen joined the King, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales and some 160 guests The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Princess of Wales dazzles in dark red silk at star-studded Macron state banquet return Windsor Castle welcomed Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte in a glittering event also attended by Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
Mick Jagger and Elton John top star-studded guest list for French state banquet The event was being hosted by the King at Windsor Castle. Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
Macron calls for UK-France reset amid war and migration pressures French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a landmark three-day state visit – the first by a European Union head of state since Britain’s departure from the bloc, and the first by a French president since Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008. Radio France Internationale · Jul 8, 2025
Macron makes Brexit joke in address to Parliament during UK state visit Emmanuel Macron joked the Bayeux Tapestry loan took longer to deliver than Brexit, after it was announced on Tuesday (8 July) that the 1000-year-old wall hanging will return to the UK. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Trump says he is considering Russia sanctions, not happy with Putin US president voices frustration over the continuing war in Ukraine, says Vladimir Putin is ‘killing a lot of people’. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025
MPs and peers make awkward small talk during wait for box-office hit Macron French president fills seats for stylish Royal Gallery speech, after snubbing Farage and meeting the king The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
France and the UK can 'save Europe' by working together, Macron says on state visit Macron’s three-day trip is the first state visit to the UK by a European Union head of state since Brexit and a symbol of the British government's desire to reset relations with the bloc after its withdrawal from the EU in 2020. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
Europe should reduce US and China ‘dual dependencies’, Macron warns French president also spoke of empowered ‘wider Europe’ on first day of state visit to UK The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
State banquet – including special cocktail – in spirit of Entente Cordiale The King and Queen are hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at Windsor Castle. Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
Britain and France must shoulder burden of keeping Europe safe, Macron says in historic parliament address The French president is the first European leader to have a state visit to the UK and address a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament since Brexit The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Five key takeaways from Macron’s speech to UK parliament French president addresses MPs on topical issues, from commitment to Ukraine, to European connection and US tariffs The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
Macron presses for recognition of Palestine as ‘only path to peace’ The French president said a two-state solution would bring security to the region. Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 A small boats deal with France would be a game-changer for Starmer – and the country THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: A historic ‘one in, one out’ returns scheme that sends undocumented migrants back to continental Europe and grants refuge only to those with valid asylum claims would quickly dismantle people-smuggling operations. For the prime minister, it would also be a clear, practical and badly needed ‘win’
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Kate to attend first state banquet in two years The Princess of Wales will join her husband as well as the King and Queen at Windsor Castle for the glittering event.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Macron promises ‘tangible results’ on migration in speech to Parliament French President Emmanuel Macron addressed MPs and peers during his state visit to the UK.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Emmanuel Macron promises ‘tangible results’ on illegal migration in state visit speech to UK Parliament The French President addressed MPs and peers ahead of talks on the small boats crisis with Sir Keir Starmer
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 OPINION - By welcoming Macron, the UK signals a return to serious foreign policy After years of fighting over Brexit and being represented by a series of ludicrous Foreign Secretaries, Britain is back on the world stage, and quite frankly, we couldn’t be needed more.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Emmanuel Macron says immigration is a ‘burden’ France and UK ‘must fix’ in address to parliament Emmanuel Macron has said that both France and the UK must focus on fixing immigration, labelling it a “burden for our two countries”.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 What happened to the King's eye? Charles sparks concern at Windsor Castle King Charles has sparked concern from onlookers, sporting a sore-looking eye while hosting the French President at Windsor Castle.
International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025 Kisses, Handshakes: British Royals Host Friendly State Visit For French President There were protocol-compliant hugs, kisses and firm handshakes Tuesday as the visibly delighted Macrons received an affectionate welcome from King Charles III and his wife Camilla on the first state to Britain by a French president in 17 years.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 King and French president Macron display entente cordiale as state visit begins State visits capitalise on the royals’ soft power to strengthen diplomatic ties with allies.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Emmanuel Macron greets Princess Kate with kiss on hand as he lands for state visit IN FULL
Euronews · Jul 8, 2025 European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice According to several sources, the agreement reached by the EU and the Mercosur countries has been reviewed by the European Commission’s legal service and translated, but its submission to the Member States for ratification has been put on hold.