Kate discusses the official visit of Macron
Princess Kate, also known as Catherine, Princess of Wales, will take a prominent role in the upcoming three-day state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron to the United Kingdom, which takes place from July 8 to July 10, 2025. This visit marks a pivotal moment for the royal family, following health challenges faced by the Princess.
## Recent Engagements
In the lead-up to the state visit, Kate Middleton has made several public appearances, including a visit to the RHS Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital in June, where she emphasised the importance of mental wellbeing and gratitude towards hospital staff and volunteers.
## State Visit Participation
During the Qatar state visit in December 2024, Kate participated in the daytime elements of the official schedule but did not attend the evening state banquet, marking her first absence from a major banquet since her cancer diagnosis in 2024. Her most recent attendance at a state banquet was in November 2023, during the South Korean state visit. Since then, her appearances at formal evening events have been rare or absent due to health and recovery priorities.
## Upcoming State Visit Activities
On July 8, Kate will join her husband, Prince William, in greeting the Macrons upon their arrival at RAF Northolt. Together, they will accompany the French president and his wife to Windsor, where King Charles III and Queen Camilla will formally welcome them. The Princess and Prince of Wales will participate in a carriage procession through the streets of Windsor to Windsor Castle, alongside the King, Queen, and their French guests.
As of now, Kensington Palace has not confirmed whether Kate will attend the evening state banquet at Windsor Castle on July 8. Her attendance at similar events has been limited since her health diagnosis, and her last known banquet appearance was in November 2023.
On the morning of July 9, the Macrons will privately visit St George’s Chapel to lay flowers on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II. There is no current information suggesting Kate’s participation in this private ceremony.
## Key Points
- **Princess Kate will have a prominent role in the daytime events of the Macron state visit, including greeting at RAF Northolt and the carriage procession in Windsor.** - **Her attendance at the state banquet remains unconfirmed, reflecting her ongoing balancing of public duties with health considerations.** - **This state visit is notable for being held at Windsor Castle rather than Buckingham Palace, and marks a key diplomatic event for the Royal Family.** - A bilateral summit is planned for the last day of the state visit. - The royal couple, including the Macrons and the heir apparent couple, will take a carriage ride through the town of Windsor west of London. - French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte will not make stops in London's Westminster Abbey and the British Parliament during their state visit, unlike the itinerary for the royal couple. - In the evening, King Charles will host a state banquet in Windsor in honor of the Macrons, but it's uncertain if Kate will attend. - The challenges of the time after therapy are also being faced by Kate, as she hinted. - The state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron is the first by a French head of state since former President Nicolas Sarkozy visited Elizabeth II in 2008.
- In the realm of politics and general news, Princess Kate's prominent role in the upcoming state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron to the United Kingdom from July 8 to July 10, 2025, highlights her continuing commitment to public engagement, despite health challenges she has faced.
- As the state visit approaches, the question of Kate's attendance at the evening state banquet at Windsor Castle on July 8 remains unconfirmed, reflecting her ongoing balancing of public duties with health considerations.
