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 targeting a “reboot” of defence ties with a focus on joint missile development and nuclear co-operation, while also firming up support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, Europe’s two nuclear power

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are focusing on stopping migrant crossings in the English Channel

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.

The King and President Emmanuel Macron enjoyed a long goodbye as the two men bid farewell after a successful start to the French leader’s state visit. In a sign of their friendship, Charles and the French leader clasped hands for 28 seconds as they parted company at Windsor Castle when the first element of the three-day trip came to an end.

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.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla gave French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, a warm welcome at Windsor Castle.