French President Emmanuel Macron Despite the EU’s withdrawal, Britain was urged on Tuesday to stick to its proximity to its neighbors, saying France and Britain would “save Europe” by representing democracy, law and international order in a dangerous world.
exist state visit That mixed Royal Contest and Tough Political Negotiations Macron said in Ukraine and immigration that Europe must strengthen its economy and defenses and reduce its dependence on the United States and China.
Macron’s three-day trip should King Charles IIIa symbol of the first visit by the head of state of the EU to the UK since Brexit, a symbol of the British government’s desire to reset relations with the group after it violently left the EU in 2020.
Macron addressed members of both houses of the British Parliament and squeezed into the ornate Royal Gallery of the building. He said the two countries represented “a world order based on law, justice and respect for territorial integrity, a command that is under attack every day today.”
“Britain and France must once again show the world that our alliance can change everything,” Macron said, adding: “We will save Europe by our example and unity.”
He said that even if Britain left the EU, “the UK cannot stay on the field. Because defense and security, competitiveness, democracy – the core of our identity – is a continent throughout Europe.”
Grand and Politics
French President and his wife Brigitte Macrona far cry from the cold in 2022, said Liz Truss, then foreign secretary, said that it was a far cry from the cold in 2022.
Prince William and his wife Catherine greet Macron at RAF North Air Force Base in London – dressed in French design house Christian Dior – Before King Charles and Queen Camilla meet in Windsor west of London. They were lying on the streets of the streets and French tricolor flags, and were taken to the royal residence of Windsor Castle for nearly 1,000 years.
The King and Queen held a banquet at Windsor Castle Tuesday night, including politicians, diplomats and celebrities including Mick Jagger and Elton John, including 160 guests. In 1904, after the “Entente Cordiale” was conducted between Britain and France in 1904, they offered them a black currant parfait with summer vegetables, asparagus and ice, and a cocktail infused with champagne and gin.
Like the monarch, Charles is expected to surpass politics, but he talked about Britain’s support, France gave Ukraine “to defend our common values”, pointed out the challenge of “Irregular immigration through the British channel”, and said the two countries faced “complex threats, emanating from multiple directions.
“As friends and allies, we face them together,” Charles said.
New strategies to stop ships
Politics will be on the center stage on Wednesday, when Macron sat down to hold talks with the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Regarding immigration, defense and investment – including French energy company EDF acquires a 12.5% stake in a new nuclear power plant planned for East England.
Macron also brought an attractive cultural gift: a deal to people Bayeux Tapestry It was the first time to visit the UK in more than 900 years. 70 meters (230 feet) tapestry The Conquest of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 will be on display at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027.
Macron and Stemmer will discuss ways to stop immigration at talks on Wednesday and at the UK-France summit on Thursday Crossing the UK Channel on a boat And try to advance the plan for post-fire Ukrainian security forcesdespite our apparent indifference to the idea, Russia refuses to stop attacks on its neighbors.
The UK receives fewer asylum seekers than the Mediterranean European countries, but thousands of immigrants use northern France as a launch site to reach the UK every year, either stored in trucks or – on that route (on that route – on a small boat on the world’s busiest transport lane).
Over the years, Britain and France have reached a series of deals Increase beach patrol and share intelligence to undermine smuggling gangs.
Everything has limited impact. In 2024, about 37,000 people crossed the UK Channel on a boat, with more than 20,000 people Crossing the intersection In the first six months of 2025, it was up about 50% from the same period last year. Dozens of people tried to cross.
British officials have been pushing French police to intervene more vigorously to stop ships and welcome police to see Cut rubber tin I’ve used a knife in recent days.
France is also considering a proposal for a “one-time, one-time” agreement that will allow France to regain some immigrants arriving in the UK in exchange for the UK to accept some immigrants from France.
Macron said leaders will try to “solve the burden of our two countries today.”
“France and Britain share a common responsibility to address irregular immigration with humanity, solidarity and fairness,” he said.
Maintain Ukraine’s focus
Starmer and Macron with Rally Support For Ukraine, although they have taken Methods of comparison For US President Donald Trump, Macron is more willing to challenge the US president than the emollient stage.
Britain and France have led efforts to form an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine to strengthen future ceasefires with European forces and equipment as well as US security assurance.
However, Trump’s enthusiasm for the idea is very little, and the ceasefire remains elusive. British officials said the idea of a “willed coalition” is still alive, and Macron and Starmer will join the international video conference on Thursday to discuss the unit’s plans.
Macron said the alliance was a sign that “Europeans will never give up on Ukraine – never.”
