King Charles has been as busy as usual on Wednesday with the monarch returning to work following the summer break and the return of his son, Prince Harry.
After hosting a garden party and meeting with members of the Pakistani cricket team, Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, joined Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, the President and First Lady of France, at the British Museum.
The group, who were also accompanied by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, all headed out to view the Bayeux Tapestry after it was temporarily loaned to Britain. They enjoyed a private viewing of the iconic artwork before an exhibition at the museum opens to the public on 10 September.
While Charles and Emmanuel looked smart in their suits, their glamorous wives stole the show as they arrived in stylish, matching white dresses.
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The monarch was joined by the French president
Arrival
Before heading to the British Museum, Charles, Camilla and the Macrons enjoyed tea at Clarence House, the monarch’s residence.
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The Macrons were hosted in Clarence House
Glimpse into tea
The French President later shared a glimspe inside their tea at Clarence House, sharing on social media: “Entente amicale, over tea.”
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The two women looked so similar
Beautiful in white
Both Camilla and Brigitte decided to go for white for their outing. Camilla’s dress came from Anna Valentine and featured striking black embroidery, although she decided against any special jewellery.
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It’s been a busy day for the new PM
Andy Burnham’s arrival
Andy Burnham, who faced his first session of PMQs on Wednesday, was joined by his wife, Marie-France van Heel, who also wore a white dress. They were greeted by former Conservative Chancellor, George Osborne.
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The exhibition will open to the public later this month
Viewing the tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the Battle of Hastings, hasn’t been in Britain since the 11th century, and it was transported to Britain from France in a high-security operation.
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Everyone was moved by the artwork
Taking in the history
Charles later revealed that he and Emmanuel Macron had spoken about the tapestry returning when he and Camilla undertook a state visit to France in 2023.
“It is a particular joy, therefore, to see the hope become reality,” he noted.
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The two heads of state are close friends
Laugh between friends
The Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the Battle of Hastings, hasn’t been in Britain since the 11th century, and it was transported to Britain from France in a high-security operation.
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The royals and the Macrons enjoyed the artwork
Great undertaking
During the visit, Charles was told about the clandestine and high-security operation that led to the tapestry successfully returning to Britain.
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The monarch gave a speech at the event
Charles dabbles in French
Charles couldn’t resist speaking a little bit of French at the event, quipping that it was “merveilleux” that the Bayeux Tapestry had returned to England.