Lip reader reveals Macron's cheeky remark about Prince William to King Charles after arriving at Windsor Castle
The French president, and his wife Brigitte, were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales at RAF Northolt this morning.
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The moment President Macron made a cheeky remark to King Charles
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William was then seen replying as the pair smiled
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They were then welcomed in Windsor by the King and Queen, with Macron warmly greeting Charles and kissing Camilla's hand.
As they stood chatting, Mr Macron also placed his hand on the King's back as part of a friendly greeting.
It was shortly after when chatting to the monarch, that the French leader made an observation about Wills, says lip reader Nicola Hickling.
According to the lip reader, Macron said to King Charles: 'He is incredibly tall.'
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King Charles, who is said to be 5ft 10, is then understood to have replied: 'He is very tall. He's six foot one, he is, ever so.'
Prince William then weighed in: 'Actually, I'm six foot three.'
5ft 7 Macron is said to have replied cheekily: 'Unlike us, we're short.'
Mrs Macron was seen greeting Queen Camilla with "la bise" - the customary French greeting of a double cheek air kiss.
The royal party and their guests stood still for the French national anthem, surrounded by household cavalry members.
From there, the King and Mr Macron travelled together through Windsor in the 1902 State Landau.
They were followed by the Queen and Brigitte Macron in the Semi-State Landau, Buckingham Palace announced.
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In the third carriage, the Ascot Landau, ferried Kate and Wills, who accompanied France's armed forces minister Sebastien Lecornu and French culture minister Rachida Dati.
The final two Ascot Landau carriages transported French officials including Helene Duchene, the French ambassador to the UK, and General Fabien Mandon, chief of the military staff.
The processional route, lined through the town by the armed forces, takes in Datchet Road, Thames Street High Street, Park Street, Cambridge Gate, George IV Gateway to the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle.
Security was heightened with an enhanced police presence and teams inspecting the area around the castle and checking locations such as flower planters.
A ceremonial welcome took place at the castle, and inspection of the Guard of Honour.
French President Emmanuel Macron is the first European leader to attend a state visit to the UK since Charles III was crowned, and since the UK left the EU.
Macron has now headed to London where he is addressing Parliament.
He says it's a "great honour" to address MPs and peers, before praising Keir Starmer for being the first British leader in 80 years to spend Armistice Day in France.
Downing Street said in a previous statement they were hoping for "good progress" during Macron's three days in the UK.
Macron will end a busy day with a state banquet back at Windsor Castle.
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The royals meeting President Macron and his wife Brigitte today
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