Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the UK for a state visit hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle from July 8 to July 10. This visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and cultural ties between the UK and France, following the King and Queen's visit to France in September 2023.
Key Facts
- French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the UK from July 8 to 10, 2024.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla will host the visit at Windsor Castle.
- The visit will focus on improving trade, cultural, and defense relations between the UK and France.
- The visit follows a successful UK state visit to France in September 2023.
- King's recent speech to the French Senate highlighted support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
- The visit will be an attempt to reinforce ties amid discussions on Ukraine and tariffs from the US.
- State visits are planned with input from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
- The last French state visit to the UK was in 2008 with President Nicolas Sarkozy.
