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Pics: France's Macron visits UK with wife Brigitte after ‘slap’ controversy as King Charles hosts them at Windsor Castle

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By Shweta Kukreti
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron received warm welcome at Windsor Castle as King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted them.

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President of France Emmanuel Macron, with wife Brigitte, leaves after addressing MPs and peers in the Royal Gallery at the Palace of Westminster, central London, on day one of the French President's state visit to the UK. Picture date: Tuesday July 8, 2025. Ian West/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

President of France Emmanuel Macron, with wife Brigitte, leaves after addressing MPs and peers in the Royal Gallery at the Palace of Westminster, central London, on day one of the French President's state visit to the UK. Picture date: Tuesday July 8, 2025. Ian West/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2R) and his wife Victoria Starmer (R), alongside France's President Emmanuel Macron (2L) and his wife Brigitte Macron (L) arrive to attend a ceremony at the statue of war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in Parliament Square, central London on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on Tuesday, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / POOL / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2R) and his wife Victoria Starmer (R), alongside France's President Emmanuel Macron (2L) and his wife Brigitte Macron (L) arrive to attend a ceremony at the statue of war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in Parliament Square, central London on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on Tuesday, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / POOL / AFP)(AFP)

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France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are guided by The Reverend David Stanton (R) during a visit to Westminster Abbey in London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on Tuesday, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. (Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes / POOL / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are guided by The Reverend David Stanton (R) during a visit to Westminster Abbey in London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on Tuesday, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. (Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes / POOL / AFP)(AFP)

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France's President's wife Brigitte Macron (R) and Britain's Queen Camilla stand during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

France's President's wife Brigitte Macron (R) and Britain's Queen Camilla stand during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain.(AFP)

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France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive to attend a ceremony at the statue of war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in Parliament Square, central London on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive to attend a ceremony at the statue of war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in Parliament Square, central London on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain.(AFP)

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer lays a wreath at the foot of a statue of war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in Parliament Square, central London on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer lays a wreath at the foot of a statue of war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in Parliament Square, central London on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (AFP)

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Britain's King Charles III and France's President Emmanuel Macron inspect the Guard of Honour during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Britain's King Charles III and France's President Emmanuel Macron inspect the Guard of Honour during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer lays a wreath at the foot of a statue of war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in Parliament Square, central London on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on Tuesday, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / POOL / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer lays a wreath at the foot of a statue of war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in Parliament Square, central London on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on Tuesday, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / POOL / AFP)(AFP)

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer lays a wreath at the foot of a statue of war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in Parliament Square, central London on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer lays a wreath at the foot of a statue of war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in Parliament Square, central London on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (AFP)

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French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron stand in front of the Charles de Gaulle statue, as part of a state visit to the UK, in London, Britain, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/Pool(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron stand in front of the Charles de Gaulle statue, as part of a state visit to the UK, in London, Britain, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/Pool(REUTERS)

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France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer attend a ceremony at the statue of former French President Charles de Gaulle at Carlton Gardens in central London as part of their three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer attend a ceremony at the statue of former French President Charles de Gaulle at Carlton Gardens in central London as part of their three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool(REUTERS)

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French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with the Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle after addressing parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Alastair Grant/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with the Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle after addressing parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Alastair Grant/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron visit Westminster Abbey, in London, Britain, on July 8, 2025. JEANNE ACCORSINI/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron visit Westminster Abbey, in London, Britain, on July 8, 2025. JEANNE ACCORSINI/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, alongside Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla, view an exhibition of art from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, alongside Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla, view an exhibition of art from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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French President Emmanuel Macron addresses parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)(AP)

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Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales travel in an Ascot Landau on a state drive to Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain.AP/PTI(AP07_08_2025_000197B)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales travel in an Ascot Landau on a state drive to Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain.AP/PTI(AP07_08_2025_000197B)(AP)

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Britain's King Charles III speaks with France's President Emmanuel Macron (R), next to Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L), during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Britain's King Charles III speaks with France's President Emmanuel Macron (R), next to Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L), during a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Queen Camilla, Britain's King Charles III, France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron leave after a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit of France's President Macron to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Queen Camilla, Britain's King Charles III, France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron leave after a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit of France's President Macron to Britain. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)

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Britain's King Charles III, front, Queen Camilla, 3rd right, Prince William, 5th right, and Kate, Princess of Wales, left, walk with French President Emmanuel Macron, second right, and his wife Brigitte Macron, right, during a welcome ceremony, in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (Dylan Martinez/Pool via AP)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Britain's King Charles III, front, Queen Camilla, 3rd right, Prince William, 5th right, and Kate, Princess of Wales, left, walk with French President Emmanuel Macron, second right, and his wife Brigitte Macron, right, during a welcome ceremony, in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (Dylan Martinez/Pool via AP)(AP)

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Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William view a miniature book, created by Queen Camilla, on display at the Royal Collection exhibition of art from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 08, 2025 10:58 pm IST

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William view a miniature book, created by Queen Camilla, on display at the Royal Collection exhibition of art from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)(AP)

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    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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