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King Charles to Host Emmanuel Macron for First French State Visit to UK Since 2008

The July visit at Windsor Castle highlights renewed Franco-British ties and follows Charles's 2023 state visit to France.

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Overview

  • French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, will visit the UK from July 8–10, 2025, staying at Windsor Castle.
  • This marks the first French presidential state visit to the UK since Nicolas Sarkozy's visit in 2008.
  • Macron will hold talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the visit, focusing on trade and Ukraine-related cooperation.
  • The relocation of state visits to Windsor Castle continues due to ongoing renovations at Buckingham Palace.
  • King Charles, who continues his royal duties while undergoing cancer treatment, previously visited France in September 2023 to strengthen bilateral relations.