4 h. ago Call for British Museum to take Bayeux tapestry to ‘1066 country’

MP calls for region where Battle of Hastings took place to be included in events surrounding return of artworkThe MP for Hastings and Rye has called on the British Museum to let the Bayeux tapestry spend time in “1066 country” when it comes to the UK, and to ensure the region reaps the benefits of the “once-in-a-generation exhibition”.The tapestry will return to the UK for the first time in more than 900 years as part of a landmark loan agreement announced by the prime minister, Keir Starmer, and the French president, Emmanuel Macron. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe's freedom is under its greatest threat since 1945

The French leader yesterday announced 6.5 billion euros (5.6 billion pounds) worth of extra military spending for the next two years.

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13 h. ago French President Macron announces 6.5 billion euros in extra military spending in next two years

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced $7.6 billion euros in additional military spending over the next two years

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29 h. ago New Caledonia to be declared a state in ‘historic’ agreement – but will remain French

Emmanuel Macron hails ‘new chapter’ for New Caledonia as politicians agree on statehood after 10 days of talksFrance has announced a “historic” accord with New Caledonia in which the overseas territory, rocked by deadly separatist violence last year, would remain French but be declared a new state.“A State of New Caledonia within the Republic: it’s a bet on trust,” the French president, Emmanuel Macron, posted on X on Saturday, hailing a “historic” agreement. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago 'Rebellion?': Royal experts reveal the hidden meaning behind Prince William and Catherine's State Banquet outfits on PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

All eyes were on the Princess of Wales as she attended the State Banquet in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday.

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68 h. ago Kate Middleton shows true feelings for King Charles with never

The Princess of Wales joined the Royal Family at Windsor Castle for the state banquet to honour French President Emmanuel Macron this week, but it was a gesture towards King Charles that stood out

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2 d. ago Queen Camilla could 'banish King Charles to garden' after receiving 'alarming' gift from President Macron

King Charles was recently given an 'alarming' gift from French President Emmanuel Macron during the politician's state visit to the United Kingdom

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3 d. ago Sir Keir's 'smashing the gangs' latest: Starmer launches half

The Prime Minister and French president Emmanuel Macron announced a 'one in, one out' migrant swap deal which was far less ambitious than expected.

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3 d. ago 'What a joke!' Keir Starmer's half baked deal with France to deter small boat migrants already in peril as Tories claim plans will not put off 'a single person from crossing the Channel'

The Prime Minister and French president Emmanuel Macron announced a 'one in, one out' migrant swap deal which was far less ambitious than expected.

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3 d. ago Starmer says ‘one in, one out’ deal will allow UK to return small

PM also announces first safe and legal route for ‘genuine asylum seekers’ who have not tried to cross ChannelPeople arriving via small boats will be detained and returned to France “in short order” with a new safe and legal route established for refugees for the first time, Keir Starmer has announced.The “one in, one out” deal, a pilot agreed with the French president, Emmanuel Macron, will for the first time give the UK the ability to return cross-Channel asylum seekers to France, and those people would not then be allowed to apply via the legal route. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago King Charles accused of 'huge slap in the face' by Buckingham Palace royal chefs

King Charles accused of a 'huge slap in the face' for choosing French chef Raymond Blanc over a royal chef to lead state banquet honouring French President Emmanuel Macron

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3 d. ago Prince William's act of rebellion during the French state visit that everybody missed

This week, the Windsor uniform made another appearance for the state banquet in honour of French president Emmanuel Macron.

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3 d. ago Macron makes another faux pas: French president pats the back of the King's Guard while inspecting the troops with Charles

French President Emmanuel Macron was spotted walking alongside the Grenadier Guard, and ahead of the King, the president patted the guards captain on the back.

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4 d. ago Macron tells UK it was stronger when it was part of European Union in Brexit swipe

French president Emmanuel Macron took a swipe at Brexit during his state banquet address at London's Guildhall on Wednesday (9 July).

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4 d. ago Emmanuel Macron praised for 'humiliation' of Keir Starmer in treatment of nuclear veterans

French President Emmanuel Macron has paid almost £10m compensation to victims of French nuclear weapons testing, while campaigners have accused UK counterpart Keir Starmer of "ghosting" them

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4 d. ago Britain and France try again to tackle English Channel migrant crossings

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are focusing on stopping migrant crossings in the English Channel

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4 d. ago King Charles accused of 'slap in the face' by Princess Diana's personal aide

King Charles, monarch of the United Kingdom for nearly three years, welcomed French president Emmanuel Macron for a state visit this week, during which they had a banquet

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4 d. ago French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte attend yet another opulent banquet during three

It was another festive feast for French President, who tonight attended a banquet hosted by Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alastair King.

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4 d. ago Starmer and Macron hail 'game changing' partnership as they vow action on small boats at Downing Street

The Prime Minister hopes to strike a “one in, one out” deal to send small boat migrants back to the continent

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4 d. ago Charles bids farewell to President Macron during touching goodbye

The King and Queen hosted the French president and his wife at their start of their three-day state visit.

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