King Charles hosts Macron in symbolic post-Brexit state visit

Reuters
Reuters

King Charles warmly welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron for the first state visit by an EU leader since Brexit, marking a symbolic reset in UK–France relations amid plans for deeper cooperation on defense, energy, and migration.

King Charles welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday in the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit, marking a symbolic step toward renewed UK–France ties.

The visit began with royal pageantry at Windsor Castle, where both leaders—joined by their spouses and British royals—highlighted shared values and cooperation.

The trip includes talks on energy, with EDF investing £1.1 billion in a UK nuclear project, and key discussions on defense, economic ties, and migration.

Britain hopes Macron will agree to a pilot asylum returns deal to curb illegal crossings. Macron will also address the UK Parliament and attend high-level meetings, underscoring a reset in post-Brexit relations.

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