09-07-2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla take the Macrons on a tour of Windsor Castle before the French President and First Lady head to London for lunch with Keir Starmer oes here
King Charles and Queen Camilla have taken the reins on the second day of Emmanuel Macron 's state visit to Britain - touring the grounds of Windsor Castle and visiting a horse gifted to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The King and Queen were seen warmly greeting Mr Macron and First Lady Brigitte on a sunny Wednesday morning in the grounds of the castle after a dazzling state banquet last night.
As the King and Mr Macron strolled through the South Garden of the centuries-old Royal residence, Mrs Macron was accompanied by the Queen as she visited grey gelding Fabuleu de Maucour.
The horse, previously a standard-bearer for France 's Republican Guard, was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II to mark her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, and was hailed by diplomats as 'epitomising French horse-breeding'.
It had been gifted to her in recognition of her love of horses and horse-riding.
Charles was seen to bid a fond farewell to Mrs Macron, kissing her on the hand before giving them both a cheery wave as he and Camilla headed back into the castle.
Following the morning stroll, the French President and First Lady will dine with the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer this afternoon.
Mr Macron and Mr Starmer are then expected to hold crunch talks on solving the migrant crisis amid record levels of small boats making the treacherous journey across the English Channel from France.
For the morning wander, The King wore a light grey pinstriped suit with a blue tie, patterned with Greek flags.
The Queen was dressed in a Liberty London dress adorned with an animal pattern inspired by the works of British children's illustrator Brian Wildsmith.
Mr Macron opted for a dark suit while Mrs Macron opted for a double-breasted off-white jacket with matching pencil skirt.
