Queen Camilla dazzled in diamonds and sapphires tonight as President Emmanuel Macron kissed her hand and King Charles declared their welcome to France ‘magnifique’. Their Majesties were guests of honour at a glittering state banquet in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles at the end of a …
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The King will become the first British royal in history to address the French senate later this month as part of new Anglo-French charm offensive, including a glittering state banquet in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. President Macron is rolling out the red carpet for King Charles’s re-scheduled state …
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Kretinsky clearly does not see it that way. Last week, he agreed a €1bn (£860m) deal to take control of the loss-making IT services unit of the technology company Atos. It adds to a growing portfolio in France. Only last month, he won control of the ailing supermarket chain Casino …
Read More »UK migrant crisis: Priti Patel’s ultimatum to French officials
Priti Patel will today demand French co-operation in a massive new ‘blockade’ of the Channel to crack down on the migrant crisis. The Home Secretary will refuse to hand over any more taxpayers’ money to fund operations on French soil unless Emmanuel Macron’s government steps up action on illegal crossings. The …
Read More »Prince Charles and Camilla will be the first royals to leave lockdown next week
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will be among the first members of the royal family to leave lockdown and attend a major event when they welcome French President Emmanuel Macron to the UK. Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, will travel from their home at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, …
Read More »How are the European Royals dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak
As the COVID-19 outbreak sweeps across Europe, royal families around the continent have had to revise how they greet people during official engagements. Whether following the example of Prince Charles who has been performing a ‘namaste’ bow with clasped hands or sticking to a smile, the matter of greeting people …
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