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Queen Camilla Brings Out the Tiara After Skipping It at Last Banquet with French President Macron
Queen Camilla is wearing a tiara at Windsor Castle for a glamorous evening. King Charles and Queen Camilla looked regal as they hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, in Windsor for a state banquet on the first evening of their state visit to the U.K. The Queen, 77, wore an ivory silk and crepe embroidered evening gown by Fiona Clare with sapphire and diamond tiara, necklace, earrings and bracelet that are all part of Queen Elizabeth II's sapphire suite. She also sported her Legion d'Honeur French sash, Garter Star and King Charles' family order. Queen Camilla skipped a tiara when she and King Charles, 76, attended a similar state banquet during their visit to France in September 2023. For the evening at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, the Queen wore a bespoke navy dress by Dior with a matching full-length cape. Despite missing a royal headpiece, she brought some bling by wearing the necklace and bracelet from the King George VI Sapphire Suite. While Queen Elizabeth wore tiaras during visits to France during her reign, the dress code for black tie banquets in the country is a bit more casual than others in recent decades. However, state visits are one of the rare occasions when the British royal family tends to get out their royal headpieces from the vault. The French state banquet came with a unique setting: Windsor Castle. Buckingham Palace in London is the traditional setting for these types of events, but it is currently undergoing refurbishments. The Macrons are also staying at Windsor Castle during their trip. King Charles and President Macron led the royal procession at the event, followed by Queen Camilla and Brigitte walking together. The Prince of Wales and Professor Edith Heard were next in the procession, while the Princess of Wales was next in the lineup alongside Christophe Leribault. Other royal family members in attendance at the state banquet included Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and her husband Sir Timothy Laurence, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. King Charles is expected to give a speech during the banquet, where he is expected to talk about how 'our two countries face a multitude of complex threats, emanating from multiple directions.' 'As friends and as allies, we face them together,' his speech includes. 'These challenges know no borders: no fortress can protect us against them this time. Our two nations share not only values, but also the tireless determination to act on them in the world.' Paying tribute to President Macron's and King Charles' birth years, guests were served Taylor's 1977 Vintage Port and a 1948 Grande Champagne Cognac by Frapin & Co. A cocktail blending British gin and French pastis was also created for the occasion. Flowers from the gardens at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle were hand-picked and used in the centerpieces. Any flowers that can't be reused will be donated to the charity Floral Angels, of which Queen Camilla is a patron, to be delivered to hospices, elderly care homes, shelters and other locations in the community. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Earlier on Tuesday, Princess Kate and Prince William welcomed the French President and his wife at RAF Northolt in Greater London upon their arrival in the U.K. before they traveled to Windsor for a welcome from King Charles and Queen Camilla. The group then headed to Windsor Castle in a horse-drawn carriage procession, where they had lunch and a special exhibition of items from the Royal Collection. The Macrons will be in the U.K. for their state visit until Thursday. Read the original article on People
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'Superman' review: James Gunn brings the fun back to superheroes with the DC Universe
It's important to stress what a huge lift it is to make a Superman film. He's a beloved character that has inspired people for decades, and been a beacon of hope for many. So it takes a strong vision to really create something that will satisfy audiences. But with the new film Superman, James Gunn did something critically important: He brought fun to the table in a big way. While it's something you may have expected from his work on Guardians of the Galaxy, Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and even the adorable pup Krypto inject refreshing new life into the legacy Superman films. Superman release date: July 10Director: James GunnCast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva HowellRuntime: 129 minutes The film begins three minutes after Superman's (David Corenswet) first defeat to the Hammer of Boravia as we see him collapse into the snow, calling on his dog Krypto to save him. Once Superman is healed by sunlight, with the help of droids, he's played a message from his parents. But damage to the hologram means he only gets part of his parents' message from his destroyed home planet. In Metropolis, Superman is facing some heat for inserting himself into an international conflict as Boravia invades neighbouring Jarhanpur, but he maintains he's doing so for the betterment of humankind. But all this conflict is linked to Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) and his LuthorCorp, with larger and more sinister plans in sight. It's understandable to go into Superman cautiously optimistic. We've all felt the Marvel Cinematic Universe-led superhero fatigue. For any superhero film, it's really a fantasy world, and previous films with similar characters in the same genre might have taken themselves too seriously. Gunn wants to take you on a fun ride and opens you up to silly laughs, with the film even poking fun at itself, particularly the parts of the Superman story that could never be possible in real life. While Gunn has clearly worked to lean into the humanity of the title character, and an example of someone who is pure in his intentions to do good, it's evident, but doesn't hit as hard as the comedy. Which is completely fine in my book, but will depend on your expectations for this film. David Corenswet is a spectacular Superman, it's like he was made to play the role. He has the charisma you expect from this iconic superhero, but his approach feels fresh, while that's largely due to Gunn's approach to the character. For Lois Lane, I appreciate that Rachel Brosnahan's version of the character feels like she has more agency in her career and her relationship. We see her disagree with Clark about their work as journalists and international conflict, for example. Could we have had more time to dive into her story? Yes, and I would have loved that, but I also understand that the movie is called Superman. Edi Gathegi's Mr. Terrific is a scene stealer in the film. It's a great character that is really essential in moving the main conflict and narrative points forward. But that's not the case for all the supporting characters. Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl, for example, could have benefitted from more screen time as she feels particularly under-utilized. While Nathan Fillion really comes in just for punchy comedy moments, they actually really work in their limited quantities. My biggest complaint in movies that live in this genre is that they feel like they prioritize visual spectacle over story. While there are certainly moments that have been crafted for that visual "wow," and times where it feels overstuffed, Gunn succeeds in really being relentless in his pacing to get keep your focus. While that's bound to be too much for many, I'm someone who's just happy I was never completely bored. It can feel like a scattered story, but that's where you have to commit to the silliness and goofiness that Gunn is leaning into for much of the film. If nothing else, it's worth the ticket price to see the dog Krypto. He'll instantly put a smile on your face.
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Armani couture channels black as maestro misses Paris bow for 1st time, days from 91st birthday
PARIS — Armani Privé opened Tuesday under an unmistakable shadow. For the first time in the 20-year history of his couture house, Giorgio Armani was not present in Paris to take his bow. Days from his 91st birthday and following doctors' advice after a recent hospital stay, Armani reportedly oversaw the Paris couture week show remotely from home, a moment of absence that lands heavily for a designer who has shaped every one of his brand's collections since its founding.
