In pictures: The Palace of Versailles, Macron's beloved soft power tool
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted U.S. President Donald Trump at a dinner in the Palace of Versailles to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence during the 2026 G7 summit. Macron has used the Palace of Versailles multiple times to host important foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, and King Charles III of the United Kingdom.Key Facts
- Macron invited President Trump to a dinner at Versailles to mark 250 years since the U.S. became independent.
- The dinner aimed to keep Trump in France until the end of the G7 summit for important talks on digital technology and artificial intelligence.
- Versailles is a historic and luxurious palace frequently used by Macron to host foreign leaders.
- Previous notable guests at Versailles include Vladimir Putin in 2017, Naruhito (then Crown Prince, now Emperor of Japan) in 2018, and King Charles III in 2023.
- Macron said the dinner was to celebrate friendship between France and the U.S., and not just a formal gala.
- Trump had left early from the previous year’s G7 summit in Canada, so this dinner was meant to encourage him to stay longer.
- The G7 summit lasted several days and included discussions on important global issues.
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