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Brigitte Macron's recent UK visit saw her in a subdued mood. This was due to the death of her sister, Anne-Marie Trogneux. Despite her grief, she accompanied President Emmanuel Macron. Sources say the loss deeply affected Madame Macron.
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday Britain and France must work together to counter the world's many destabilising threats and protect Europe from "excessive dependencies" on the United States and China.
Brigitte Macron, the French first lady, has accompanied her husband Emmanuel Macron on a state visit to London, United Kingdom, and, as noted by many, was visibly detached and distressed, causing
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the UK to reduce the appeal of Britain as a place to claim asylum in order to help combat illegal migration.
Emmanuel Macron has warned there is a risk of French and British societies “growing apart”. In an address to members from both houses of Parliament during his state visit, the French president voiced concerns that the English Channel could “grow wider” after Brexit.
Throughout a day marked by pageantry and declarations of friendship between the two countries on Tuesday, the French president delivered more political messages on China and Palestine.
France's President Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speak during Ukraine security meeting at the 6th European Political Community summit on May 16, 2025 at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana,