The star-studded gala dinner on July 8, held in honor of the first official French state visit in 17 years, saw Macron seated between Princess Kate and King Charles. The 47-year-old politician politely helped to pull out the Princess of Wales' chair and waited for her to sit before taking his own seat beside her.

Princess Kate welcomed Emmanuel Macron to Britain wearing Dior and Givenchy—two French luxury fashion brands with a link to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Princess of Wales mostly wears British brands, but the arrival of the French president and his wife Brigitte Macron gave her an opportunity to branch out.

The Princess of Wales has worn the Queen Mary Lovers’ Knot tiara for 10 of her 15 tiara moments in the past 14 years.

In honor of the France state visit to the U.K., Kate Middleton, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed their guests in regal fashion. See the best photos.

Kate Middleton welcomed Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron to the UK in a Dior outfit, celebrating France with the designer.

Kate Middleton made her return to tiaras, wearing a sparkler for the first time since before her cancer diagnosis in early 2024 to a state banquet for France's President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron at Windsor Castle on July 8.

Kate Middleton wore Christian Dior for the first time during the Macrons' state visit — a move packed with hidden meaning

EMMANUEL Macron was seen winking cheekily as he chatted to Princess Kate during last night’s glitzy state banquet packed full of A-list celebs. The Princess of Wales looked elegant in a red

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Britain on Tuesday (July 8), for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit in a trip aimed at celebrating the return of closer political ties between the countries.