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Edinburgh Live
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Kate Middleton shines at state banquet with Elton John, Mick Jagger and Macron
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info French President Emmanuel Macron was spotted giving a cheeky wink to Kate Middleton as they sat together at a star-studded banquet. They were in the company of luminaries such as Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John at the soiree hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle. During the meal, Macron and the Princess of Wales were seen toasting glasses, with the French President playfully winking at her amidst the musical elite. Rolling Stones' lead singer Mick was joined by his fiancée Melanie Hamrick, while the 'Crocodile Rock' singer Sir Elton was accompanied by his husband David Furnish for the extravagant Royal celebration. Sir Elton, famed for hosting his own annual white-tie and tiara charity ball, was among the 160 guests who gathered at the King's Royal white-tie event in honour of French president Macron and his wife Brigitte. Both musicians have homes in France, and Sir Elton also has a residence in nearby Old Windsor, reports the Mirror. Sir Elton is well-known for performing 'Candle In The Wind', reworded as 'Goodbye England's Rose', at the funeral of the King's first wife Diana, Princess of Wales. He shares a close bond with the Duke of Sussex – Charles's youngest son, with whom the King has a strained relationship. The illustrious guest list for the glittering state banquet hosted by King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales boasted names such as Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, former England goalkeeper and current Paris Saint-Germain player Mary Earps, acclaimed authors Joanne Harris and Sebastian Faulks, renowned sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with his wife Lady Victoria Starmer. During the opulent feast, King Charles was seated between President Macron and France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati. Princess Kate marked her return to state dinners after nearly two years, placing her next to President Macron and Christophe Leribault of the Musee D'Orsay. Meanwhile, the Queen Consort enjoyed the company of Mrs Macron and French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu, while the Prince of Wales, William, found a spot adjacent to First Lady Brigitte Macron. Rock icon Sir Mick Jagger, endearingly labelled "Sir Michael Jagger" on his white place card, mingled with Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Alice Rufo, a senior official from the French defence ministry. Breaking protocol due to his vision impairment, Sir Elton John chose to sit beside his husband instead of being separated, as is traditional at such gatherings, with the Duchess of Gloucester by his other side. Suffering from serious vision problems following an eye infection, Sir Elton has faced new challenges. Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer engaged in conversation with football sensation Mary Earps. The 'First Dates' frontman Fred Sirieix, brought his charming presence to the scene, while pop icon Mika found himself in distinguished company beside the Duchess of Edinburgh. In anticipation of a grand State Banquet at Windsor, William and Kate teased their regal attire on social media, captioning an image with: "Ready for what promises to be a wonderful State Banquet this evening in Windsor." For the first time, Kate donned her Royal Family order from King Charles and accessorised with a lily of the valley embroidered evening clutch. She engaged in conversation with President Macron whilst waiting for the banquet to commence and had art history scholar Christophe Leribault, chair of the Musee D'Orsay, on her other side, echoing her university studies in the subject. Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh as well as Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were among the Royal attendees at the dinner. Queen Camilla dazzled in an ivory silk and crepe gown by Fiona Clare, topped with a sapphire tiara once owned by the late Queen, completing her ensemble with the Legion d'Honneur's French sash, Garter Star, and the King's family order. The banquet featured a menu crafted by renowned French chef Raymond Blanc, beginning with succulent summer vegetables fresh from the Gardens of Le Manoir, dressed with Sage, Raw Tomato, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The subsequent dish presented was a Supreme of Rhug Estate Chicken paired with Norfolk Asparagus and Tarragon Cream, succeeded by an Iced Blackcurrant Parfait resting on a Blackcurrant-soaked Sponge accompanied by Elderflower Jelly for pudding. Buckingham Palace hailed the culinary partnership as embodying "in the spirit of the Entente Cordial". Continuing a tradition initiated by the King, a unique cocktail was concocted for the event, dubbed L'entente. It's a blend of British gin and lemon curd with a dash of French pastis, adorned with dried French cornflowers and English roses.
North Wales Chronicle
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Mick Jagger and Elton John top star-studded guest list for French state banquet
The Rolling Stones' front man was joined by his fiancee Melanie Hamrick, while Crocodile Rock singer Sir Elton was accompanied by his husband David Furnish for the opulent royal celebration. Sir Elton, who is known for hosting his own annual white-tie and tiara charity ball, was among the 160 guests who gathered at the King's royal white-tie affair in honour of French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. Both musicians have homes in France and Sir Elton also has a home in nearby Old Windsor. Sir Elton famously sang Candle In The Wind, rewritten as Goodbye England's Rose, at the funeral of the King's first wife Diana, Princess of Wales, and he has a close bond with the Duke of Sussex – Charles's youngest son with whom the King has a troubled relationship. Other notable invitees who turned out for the glittering banquet with Charles, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales were actress Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, former England goalkeeper Mary Earps, who now plays for Paris Saint-Germain, authors Joanne Harris and Sebastian Faulks, sculptor Sir Antony Gormley and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer. The King was seated between Mr Macron and French culture minister Rachida Dati, while Kate – attending her first state banquet in nearly two years – was on the other side of the French president and also next to art historian Christophe Leribault, chairman of the Musee D'Orsay. The Queen was on the other side of the table, between Mrs Macron and French armed forces minister Sebastien Lecornu. On the other side of first lady Brigitte was heir to the throne William. Sir Mick, whose formal white place card read 'Sir Michael Jagger', was seated between Dame Kristin and Alice Rufo, director general for international relations and strategy of the French ministry for the armed forces. Sir Elton, who has severe vision issues after contracting an eye infection, was seated next to his husband, rather than apart which is usually the custom for couples at royal banquets. On Sir Elton's other side was the Duchess of Gloucester, while Sir Keir was next to footballer Ms Earps. Also making an appearance was First Dates' Fred Sirieix, as well as the French singer Mika, who was sat next to the Duchess of Edinburgh.
Leader Live
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Mick Jagger and Elton John top star-studded guest list for French state banquet
The Rolling Stones' front man was joined by his fiancee Melanie Hamrick, while Crocodile Rock singer Sir Elton was accompanied by his husband David Furnish for the opulent royal celebration. Sir Elton, who is known for hosting his own annual white-tie and tiara charity ball, was among the 160 guests who gathered at the King's royal white-tie affair in honour of French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. Both musicians have homes in France and Sir Elton also has a home in nearby Old Windsor. Sir Elton famously sang Candle In The Wind, rewritten as Goodbye England's Rose, at the funeral of the King's first wife Diana, Princess of Wales, and he has a close bond with the Duke of Sussex – Charles's youngest son with whom the King has a troubled relationship. Other notable invitees who turned out for the glittering banquet with Charles, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales were actress Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, former England goalkeeper Mary Earps, who now plays for Paris Saint-Germain, authors Joanne Harris and Sebastian Faulks, sculptor Sir Antony Gormley and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer. The King was seated between Mr Macron and French culture minister Rachida Dati, while Kate – attending her first state banquet in nearly two years – was on the other side of the French president and also next to art historian Christophe Leribault, chairman of the Musee D'Orsay. The Queen was on the other side of the table, between Mrs Macron and French armed forces minister Sebastien Lecornu. On the other side of first lady Brigitte was heir to the throne William. Sir Mick, whose formal white place card read 'Sir Michael Jagger', was seated between Dame Kristin and Alice Rufo, director general for international relations and strategy of the French ministry for the armed forces. Sir Elton, who has severe vision issues after contracting an eye infection, was seated next to his husband, rather than apart which is usually the custom for couples at royal banquets. On Sir Elton's other side was the Duchess of Gloucester, while Sir Keir was next to footballer Ms Earps. Also making an appearance was First Dates' Fred Sirieix, as well as the French singer Mika, who was sat next to the Duchess of Edinburgh.
South Wales Guardian
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Mick Jagger and Elton John top star-studded guest list for French state banquet
The Rolling Stones' front man was joined by his fiancee Melanie Hamrick, while Crocodile Rock singer Sir Elton was accompanied by his husband David Furnish for the opulent royal celebration. Sir Elton, who is known for hosting his own annual white-tie and tiara charity ball, was among the 160 guests who gathered at the King's royal white-tie affair in honour of French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. Both musicians have homes in France and Sir Elton also has a home in nearby Old Windsor. Sir Elton famously sang Candle In The Wind, rewritten as Goodbye England's Rose, at the funeral of the King's first wife Diana, Princess of Wales, and he has a close bond with the Duke of Sussex – Charles's youngest son with whom the King has a troubled relationship. Other notable invitees who turned out for the glittering banquet with Charles, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales were actress Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, former England goalkeeper Mary Earps, who now plays for Paris Saint-Germain, authors Joanne Harris and Sebastian Faulks, sculptor Sir Antony Gormley and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer. The King was seated between Mr Macron and French culture minister Rachida Dati, while Kate – attending her first state banquet in nearly two years – was on the other side of the French president and also next to art historian Christophe Leribault, chairman of the Musee D'Orsay. The Queen was on the other side of the table, between Mrs Macron and French armed forces minister Sebastien Lecornu. On the other side of first lady Brigitte was heir to the throne William. Sir Mick, whose formal white place card read 'Sir Michael Jagger', was seated between Dame Kristin and Alice Rufo, director general for international relations and strategy of the French ministry for the armed forces. Sir Elton, who has severe vision issues after contracting an eye infection, was seated next to his husband, rather than apart which is usually the custom for couples at royal banquets. On Sir Elton's other side was the Duchess of Gloucester, while Sir Keir was next to footballer Ms Earps. Also making an appearance was First Dates' Fred Sirieix, as well as the French singer Mika, who was sat next to the Duchess of Edinburgh.
Rhyl Journal
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Mick Jagger and Elton John top star-studded guest list for French state banquet
The Rolling Stones' front man was joined by his fiancee Melanie Hamrick, while Crocodile Rock singer Sir Elton was accompanied by his husband David Furnish for the opulent royal celebration. Sir Elton, who is known for hosting his own annual white-tie and tiara charity ball, was among the 160 guests who gathered at the King's royal white-tie affair in honour of French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. Both musicians have homes in France and Sir Elton also has a home in nearby Old Windsor. Sir Elton famously sang Candle In The Wind, rewritten as Goodbye England's Rose, at the funeral of the King's first wife Diana, Princess of Wales, and he has a close bond with the Duke of Sussex – Charles's youngest son with whom the King has a troubled relationship. Other notable invitees who turned out for the glittering banquet with Charles, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales were actress Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, former England goalkeeper Mary Earps, who now plays for Paris Saint-Germain, authors Joanne Harris and Sebastian Faulks, sculptor Sir Antony Gormley and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer. The King was seated between Mr Macron and French culture minister Rachida Dati, while Kate – attending her first state banquet in nearly two years – was on the other side of the French president and also next to art historian Christophe Leribault, chairman of the Musee D'Orsay. The Queen was on the other side of the table, between Mrs Macron and French armed forces minister Sebastien Lecornu. On the other side of first lady Brigitte was heir to the throne William. Sir Mick, whose formal white place card read 'Sir Michael Jagger', was seated between Dame Kristin and Alice Rufo, director general for international relations and strategy of the French ministry for the armed forces. Sir Elton, who has severe vision issues after contracting an eye infection, was seated next to his husband, rather than apart which is usually the custom for couples at royal banquets. On Sir Elton's other side was the Duchess of Gloucester, while Sir Keir was next to footballer Ms Earps. Also making an appearance was First Dates' Fred Sirieix, as well as the French singer Mika, who was sat next to the Duchess of Edinburgh.
