Kate Middleton takes the scene in welcoming Macron: the future of the British crown is increasingly in his hands
In the end, in the spotlight, there were them: Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed the French President Emmanuel Macron and the Première Dame Brigitte at Raf Northolt airportofficially giving way to the state visit to Great Britain. A gesture with a strong symbolic value, which represents further confirmation of the central role that the couple of the principles of Wales is taking in view of the future rise to the throne.
The meeting reserved a moment immediately gone viral: Macron, after greeting Prince William, turned to Kate by tightening his hand and mentioning a delicate kiss. A gallant gesture of the past, preceded by an unexpected scene: Brigitte Macron, just got out of the plane, elegantly refused the hand of her husband That he wanted to help her go down the stairs, leaving him visibly embarrassed for a moment.
The official visit, lasting three dayswill see the royal family engaged in a series of events with a strong diplomatic value. In this context, the presence of Kate and William was practically inevitable. The health conditions of King Carlo – although the sovereign continues to attend public commitments – have made the desire to support the king with the heir to the throne and his wife to the king, in a handover now started.
After welcoming the airport, the Principles of Wales accompanied the Macron to Windsor Castle, walking through the famous avenue in the carriage that leads to the residence so loved by Queen Elizabeth. To wait for them, in Windsor, there were King Carlo and Queen Camillaready to welcome the French presidential couple.
It will be right here, at the Castle, the solemn ceremonies and the State Banquet will be held. Buckingham Palace, in fact, is still in the restoration phase, and that of the Macron will be the first official visit to Windsor from the arrival of the works. The last state visit dates back to 2014, when Irish President Michael D. Higgins was received.
Kate Middleton, for the first time in Dior
For the occasion, Kate Middleton has chosen a look of great refinement and full of meaning: A Christian Dior suit from the 2024 collection, consisting of the Bar 30 Montaigne jacket in a delicate cipria pink shadereinterpreted by the creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. The outfit recalls the iconic “New Look” of 1947symbol of tailoring and femininity typical of the French maison.
To complete the ensemble, a Coordinated hat signed Jess Collettone Perle necklace belonging to the private collection of Queen Elisabetta and a couple of pearl earrings that were once by Princess Diana – A discreet but very powerful tribute to his memory.
This is the first time that the Wales Princess wears Dior in an official eventa choice that appears as a clear tribute to the French cultural heritage and a sign of full awareness of the role that awaits it. Despite the difficulties related to the tumor, which she herself defined a “truly complex” phase in the post-cure period, Kate has shown herself impeccable and perfectly at ease in the role-increasingly concrete-of the future queen.
