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PRESIDENT MACRON STATE VISIT SKY NEWS ... BANQUET, SPEECHES AND MORE Day one of Macron's UK state visit King Charles said the UK and France stand 'ever closer' as he hosted Emmanuel Macron at Windsor Castle for a state banquet. PLAY YOUTUBE VIDEO Original article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBPZFxsURYI
Banquets, speeches and migration: Day one of Macron's UK state visit Sky News Jul 8, 2025 8.81M subscribers ... 62,821 views ... 573 likes #kingcharles #skynews #macron King Charles said the UK and France stand 'ever closer' as he hosted Emmanuel Macron at Windsor Castle for a state banquet. Earlier, the French president laid wreaths at war memorials and addressed peers and MPs inside the Houses of Parliament. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/politics-l... #macron #visit #politics #kingcharles #uknews #skynews #france #uk SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: / skynews Follow us on Twitter: / skynews Like us on Facebook: / skynews Follow us on Instagram: / skynews Follow us on TikTok: / skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-n... Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Sky News Daily podcast is available for free here: https://podfollow.com/skynewsdaily/ To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales How this content was made Auto-dubbed Audio tracks for some languages were automatically generated. Learn more Peter Burgess COMMENTARY I did several consulting assignments for the UN in independent countries around the world that had been French colonies. While my command of the French language is only mediocre, it is way better than most anglophones. I am fascinated by the Anglo-French collaboration that is happening at the present time ... 2025. This collaboration is strengthening, while the role of the United States in world affairs is on the decline, thanks, in large part, to the fundamental ignorance of Donald Trump and his MAGA enablers. The global realignments that are going on at the present time ... July 2025 ... are more fundemental than anything before in my lifetime ... I am now 85 years old! Canada is one of the more interesting realignments. Prime Minister Mark Carney has united Canada in opposition to the Trump insults and Trump's unilateral changing of the established trading order. I lived in Canada for part of the 1960s when the Canadian economy was tiny compared to the USA, but that has changed substantially and over time Canada has become an essential economic support for a lot of States in the North of the USA. If that support goes away, these States will be faced with a serious economic and social crisis that will be 'interesting' to say the least! Trump is a 'bully' ... but this is not New York real-estate! Meanwhile, France, Britain and Canada are not going to be 'pushed around' by a petulent Trump ... nor are most of the other countries in NATO and the European Union ... nor most of the countries around the world including the Far East. An isolated America (USA) is a very weak America. President Macron in the UK was a strong signal that the United States under the leadership of President Trump has a big problem. Vive La France! God Save the King! Peter Burgess Peter Burgess COMMENTARY This State Visit by the French President to the UK came and went very quickly. A lot took place in just 3 days, both ceremonial and substantial. I was born in January 1940 at the beginning of WWII. I don't remember much of the war years but it was a subject of conversation all the time as I was growing up. The Nazis occupied France early in the war and the British Expeditionary Force that had been deployed in France had to retreat, departing continental Europe via Dunkirk. The Dunkirk evacuation was something I have known about since I was very young. Thousands of soldiers were ferried by hundreds of small boats from the beaches of France to England ... one of the great stories of all time. Sadly, most young Americans don't know these stories, and will likely live to regret it. There has been considerable cooperation between the UK and France in the 80 years since the end of WWII. My expectation is that this will grow in the future. In some ways the existence of Brexit constrains cooperation, but I think I am seeing signs that the UK may be able to expedite some elements of progress outside the EU rather then being within the EU. At the same time, it is interesting to reflect on the role that the French Airbus Company has been able to compete successfully against Beoing from the United States. Vive La France! Peter Burgess Transcript 0:00 And here comes the president of France. Over the events recently, the president of France has got to know members of the royal family extremely well, as he's received there by the Princess of Wales. There's much diplomatic responsibility now on the governments of both countries to use this state visit as an opportunity to increase relationships in order to make sure that later on the actions between the two nations work particularly well. The Prince of Wales is introducing amongst others the Lord Lieutenant of Greater 1:01 London, Sir Kenna Lisa, and also the chief of the Metropolitan Police, the officer commanding the station at North who is responsible for making sure this reception works well, and the lord in waiting for his majesty the king who will be in the suite. Lord Alenbrook who is a knight of the garter and has been asked by the king with his wife to take responsibility and also we see there the king's ambassador to the to France Mrs. rulings. She of course has done much to make sure that this state visit works well. 2:00 The president of France speaks English extremely well, but all those gathered here are equally well-versed in it. the commander of the King's Color Squadron giving the salute as those from the King's Color Squadron now provide this carpet lining party to the Royal Car and the Prince of Wales and the President will travel together to the reception ceremony just underneath Windsor Castle, the state Bentley with the crown shield and the flag of the Republic of France. You'll notice, as is tradition, when the car comes to a halt, the chauffeer removes his hat in salute. It's about a 20inut journey to the fields below Windsor Castle where 3:04 for many years now state visits that occur at Windsor Castle have the formal reception and ceremonial. There will be an observance of the strict timings. So they will be given a signal when to get into the cars and other members of the suite will move to the cars following in order to leave precisely on time. The president's aircraft, which landed within the last half hour, will wait here. And if there was a necessity for the president to return to France, there is always an aircraft ready to take him back. 4:13 The president and Mrs. Mron in the state Bentley now with papers provided by the French aid de to the president and the motorcycle riders responsible for taking this procession to Windsor in place. And in the second car, the Prince and Princess of Wales as they now set off to Windsor where the preparations are in effect. So Mike Vernon starts this procession and the French national anthem followed by the British. [Music] 5:10 Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Applause] [Music] Oh well. 6:15 [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] And the Royal Procession turning up Temp Street and quite a steep hill up to the side of the castle and a royal salute from the Royal Navy, the senior service who perform the street liners at this part of the route. And you'll see the very important sand on the tarmac to help these charges get up the hill. These are the scenes in Windsor, sunny afternoon uh in the castle. We've just seen Emmanuel Marro 7:00 and his wife Bridget arriving there. Carriages being drawn by those horses through the town carrying the king and queen as well. You can also see there the Prince of Wales, Princess of Wales who received the French president and his wife at RF Northalt around oh about an hour ago or so now. And you can see there those carriages that had brought them are being pulled away. The honor guard before them. Let's um take a listen to our royal commentator, Alistister Bruce, who is watching these events for us through the course of the morning. The commander of the guard of honor, Major Jake Seers, will step forward to the president and in his very best French say, 'Your excellency, the guard of honor of the Grenadier Guards and Scots Guards, is present and ready for your inspection.' 8:02 And then the king will invite the president of France to inspect the guard bonnet. The bare skin caps that are worn by the household divisions guards regiments were adopted after the battle of Waterloo by guards regiments that had taken part and by the grenaders in particular. It was an order of dress worn by the very brave French soldiers who fought for Napoleon and it was a sign of respect. The royal salute Heat. Heat. 9:00 [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] The recovery of the state colors by the end signs. 10:09 And the officer commanding the guard of honor now prepares those members of Nmean company and F company Scots Guards for the inspection. So he'll come forward to the president and inform him that the Guard Warner is ready for his inspection. And the king first of all introducing the officer commanding whose French doubtless is being commented on by the president 11:01 as now the inspection which is for the guard of honor their best way of welcoming the president to the United Kingdom. on this extraordinarily sunny day here at Windsor. Well, in the last hour, the president and his wife Brit were treated to a tour of the Royal Collection. It's the largest private collection of art anywhere in the world. And our royal correspondent Rihanna Mills is in Windsor for us for more on this. Afternoon to you, Rian. So, the state visit progressing. They've now had a look at some of the goodies there at Windsor Castle. What's next for the president and his wife? Yeah, it is always amazing how much that they try to to cram in, but it's always about making sure that the kind of visiting guests have as special a time as possible and certainly when it comes to this first French state visit for 12:01 Emanuel Macarron, um they are pulling out literally all of the stops. Of course, usually the heir to the throne would go and meet the visiting dignitary. Um they don't usually have to travel 18 miles in the car to go to RAF Northalt. Um but Prince William and the Princess of Wales made that journey to make sure that um President Macarron and his wife saw some very friendly faces when they they stepped off the plane. Um and then they accompanied them here to Windsor. It's the first time that Windsor has hosted a state visit in over 10 years. I think for the royal family, this is a really special place. It's somewhere they enjoy spending time. It's got that really personal touch, but also I think for for Emanuel Macarron and his wife and the royals as well, that carriage procession along the high street as they made their way to Windsor Castle is something quite spectacular. They are literally inches away from the crowd. So, a really special moment for them before they then made their way into the grounds of Windsor Castle for that important guard of honor. With these state visits, it's not necessarily what they tell us, but it's what they're 13:00 showing us. And I think with that guard of honor, you're ticking off the list, those important military ties between the UK and France. And also with them looking at what you could call those trinkets from the royal collection, it's all about emphasizing that idea of a shared history. And at the moment, that is so important, especially when you think about the run-up to this state visit, all of those headlines about the issues between France and the UK, especially around immigration and the small boats issue. I think what number 10 will be thinking is how important it is that they have those kind of important softly softly conversations between the king and president Macron. What the king really has to do is make Macaron feel welcome here, make him feel special and they hope that will then underpin maybe more difficult conversations that will happen in the coming days. This afternoon, President Macron, he's certainly cramming things in. and he's off to London um to the House of Parliament where he will um meet parliamentarians where he'll address the Houses of Parliament. Um and then it's back here for a glittering 14:00 state banquet. The one the king had when they went to France, they had some really big star names. So it's going to be interesting to see exactly who they've invited along for this state banquet. As we know, the king will stand up and talk about the shared challenges uh currently facing both our countries. We have also stood together in calling for the sessation of hostilities and path to peace in the Middle East since the spiral of violence began after the terrorist attacks by Amas on the 7th of October 2023. Together we call for the release of all hostages. Together we've called for a ceasefire in Gaza. It is a matter of absolute urgency to end the suffering of the ostagers and of the gazins. A war without end and without a strategic object objective poses a huge threat to the region and our collective security. 15:00 Today a demonization is occurring there that can never be justified. together. We are aware that a political way out is crucial and I believe in the future of the two-state solution as a basis for a regional security architecture which will enable Israel to live in peace and security alongside its neighbors. But I want to be clear. Calling today for a ceasefire in Gaza without any condition is just telling to the rest of the world that for us as Europeans there is no double standard. And as we are attached to human lives, as we are attached to territorial integrity, we want this ceasefire, no discussion. And today, working together in order to recognize the state of Palestine and to initiate this political momentum is the 16:00 only path to peace [Applause] because since Oslo in 1993 With Gaza in Run and West Bank being on a daily basis attacked, the perspective of a Palestinian state has never been put at risk as it is. And the objective of a recognition is not just making our duty, but this is as well reopening a political perspective and refusing just an answer based on security. And this is why this solution of the two states and the recognition of the state of Palestine is as well according to me 17:00 the only way to build peace and stability for all in the whole region. This approach is in line with our common refusal to tolerate the threat posed by an Iran that poses nuclear weapons. There again, we know all too well the limitations of solutions based on force and the temptation to bring about regime change. France, the United Kingdom and Germany in coordination with all stakeholders have the duty to bring about a stringent negotiation which ensures international monitoring of Iran's nuclear program over the long term, thereby preserving the international non-prololiferation framework as a foundation for collective security. It is with the same coherence and firmness that we must act to defend the world order. In Africa, our two countries have had a weighty past, which 18:00 is why we can legitimately send a message of consiliation and refusal of spheres of influence, of respect for economic and territorial sovereignty. In the Indo-Pacific, our history has made us watchdog of the freedom of navigation and compliance with international law which we defend. Amid these upheavalss, the alliance between France and the United Kingdom has not faltered. It has even become stronger. And the procession led through the Waterlue chamber by the Lord Chamberlain, Lord Benyan, and by the Lord Stewart, Lord Rosslin. And wearing the sashes of their various different nations, the president of France escorted by the king. The president of France is wearing the order of the bath and the king is wearing the order or the Leon Donire. 19:00 The Queen also wearing the Leon Donaire with Madame Macron, Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales along with other members of the royal family, leading members of the French suite, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess and Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence and the Duke of Gloucester. Behind him, the Duchess of Glouester. also each of them escorting guests from France who will be playing their part in getting the chance to talk and meet with all those who are currently gathered inside St. George's Hall as the procession comes in. Each of the couples escorted by members of the royal family know exactly where on this table they are to head to. And as soon as the king arrives at his seat with the president, all will be ready for the next and most 20:00 important part of the state banquet, which will be when the king welcomes in his speech the president to the United Kingdom. And after that is complete, the French president will reply the two national anthems. Heat. Heat. Heat. 21:00 Heat. [Music] President Madame Macron. the windset premier. I recall with such fond memories our visit to France in 2023 when you so graciously host us, Mr. the posidor. Much has happened in the meantime and France and the United Kingdom have stood ever closer since then. At this crucial point in our shared histories, your visit is another occasion to celebrate our deep and enduring friendship. And I would like to end my toast by raising my glass in honor of your majesty of her majesty Queen Chameleia and your family. I raise it in honor of the United Kingdom of this ant amikal that unites our two fraternal peoples in an unwavering alliance. Long live the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Long live France. Long live Franco British friendship. [Music]

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