Buckingham Palace shares heartfelt send-off as French State Visit
concludes with royal warmth
King Charles and Queen Camilla marked the end of French President Emmanuel
Macron’s State Visit with a warm farewell message, capping off a successful
diplomatic exchange between the UK and France.
On July 9, Buckingham Palace released a set of cheerful photos capturing the
King and Queen bidding goodbye to President Macron and his wife, Brigitte
Macron. Accompanying the images was a message shared in French—“au revoir et à
la prochaine”—translated as “goodbye until next time,” reflecting the enduring
bond between the two nations.
A spokesperson for the monarch confirmed the send-off, stating, “This morning,
The King and Queen bid farewell to President Macron and Mrs. Macron.”
The visit began with a grand welcome at RAF Northolt, where Prince William and
Catherine greeted the French President and First Lady. Later, they joined the
King and Queen at the Royal Dais in Windsor for a formal ceremonial welcome.
The day culminated in a glittering State Banquet at Windsor Castle, where
senior royals hosted the French delegation with full pomp and pageantry. In
his keynote address during the evening, King Charles emphasised the importance
of Anglo-French unity, highlighting shared history, culture, and values.
The warm farewell message and the successful engagements throughout the visit
underscored the royal family’s continuing role in diplomacy—strengthening
relationships and fostering goodwill on the international stage.
