Kate Middleton and Prince William helped start the France state visit to the U.K. by welcoming President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, before meeting up with King Charles and Queen Camilla.

In honor of the France state visit to the U.K., Kate Middleton, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed their guests in regal fashion. See the best photos.

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

The agreement between France and Britain for the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry was finalised and signed yesterday at the British Museum in a special ceremony attended by the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron of France.

French President Emmanuel Macron has found himself in another awkward viral moment involving his wife and an airplane. A video clip showed his wife,

The King has spoken of the deepening co-operation between the UK and France that will protect against “profound challenges” such as terrorism, organised crime and “irregular migration” across the English Channel.