State visit agenda
Good morning,
We have an exciting day of royal watching ahead, and plenty of pomp and pageantry, as France’s President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron begin their three-day state visit to the UK. Here’s what you can expect from the day:
The Prince and Princess of Wales will meet Mr and Mrs Macron at RAF Northolt on Tuesday morning on behalf of the King and travel with them to Windsor.
The King and Queen will then formerly greet their guests on a Royal Dais constructed on Datchet Road in Windsor town centre.
The royals and the Macrons will then take a carriage procession through the Berkshire town and along part of the Long Walk which leads to the castle.
A ceremonial welcome will be staged in the castle’s quadrangle with Camilla, William, Kate and Mrs Macron watching as the King and Mr Macron inspect the Guard of Honour.
Lunch will be hosted in the State Dining Room, after which the president and his wife, the King and Queen and members of the royal family will view a special exhibition of items relating to France from the Royal Collection in the Green Drawing Room.
Day one will conclude with a state banquet at Windsor Castle, where the King and the President are expected to both give speeches.
We’ll be keeping you updated throughout the day with all of the latest news and images.
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