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After face slap, now Brigitte Macron snubs Emmanuel's hand — awkward royal visit moment caught on camera

In the UK for a state visit with the British Royal Family, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte landed on July 8. Rumors got ripe when Macron offered his hand to his better half while deboarding the RAF Northholt, which she ignored. This moment was caught on camera, and many people thought it looked like Brigitte snubbed Macron. Some online users called it a 'blatant brush-off', while others said maybe she just wanted to keep her balance or focus before meeting the royals, according to the report by People. This comes just two months after another viral moment in May, when Brigitte appeared to push Macron's face as they got off a plane in Vietnam. That older moment was explained by an official from Élysée Palace, saying they were just 'having a laugh' before starting their Southeast Asia trip, as per the report by Reuters. ALSO READ: Melinda Gates refuses to fund daughter's startup, despite $31 billion net worth The royal welcome and events Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 43, were waiting at the airport to greet the Macrons. Once on the ground, Macron kissed Kate's hand, which was unusual but not against royal protocol. The Macrons then joined King Charles and Queen Camilla for a welcome ceremony near Windsor Castle, where they'll be staying, as per the reports. Live Events Brigitte and Queen Camilla shared a laugh during the event, showing that everyone seemed in good spirits. Later, the French and British couples viewed French-related artwork from the Royal Collection in the Green Drawing Room of the castle, as per the report by People. ALSO READ: Apple AI head Ruoming Pang joins Meta as Zuckerberg boosts superintelligence team What's next on the visit? This is France's first state visit to the U.K. in 17 years. The trip lasts from July 8 to July 10, with more events planned, including a royal gala. Before arriving, Macron posted on X saying the U.K. is a 'strategic partner and friend'. He added that both countries will work together on things like security, defence, AI, culture, nuclear energy, and more, according to the report by People. FAQs Q1. Did Brigitte Macron snub Emmanuel Macron at UK visit? Brigitte ignored Emmanuel's hand while exiting the plane, sparking online buzz. Q2. What was the awkward Macron moment in the UK? Brigitte didn't take Emmanuel's hand, just months after a viral face-push in Vietnam.