Brigitte Macron's recent UK visit saw her in a subdued mood. This was due to the death of her sister, Anne-Marie Trogneux. Despite her grief, she accompanied President Emmanuel Macron. Sources say the loss deeply affected Madame Macron.

A heated debate has been sparked online during Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte’s ongoing state visit to the UK. The French President and First Lady were greeted by the British monarchs as they arrived in the UK for a three-day trip on Tuesday (8 July).

Two women who had been convicted of defaming the French first lady Brigitte Macron by saying she was ‘born a man’ were today cleared on appeal.

Brigitte Macron, 72, has accompanied the French President, 47, on his state visit to Britain despite personal turmoil in the days leading up to the couple's departure to London

The French Tricolor and Britain’s Union flag hang from the standards near Windsor Castle. The carriages are primed, the tiaras polished.

The French president is the first European leader to have a state visit to the UK and address a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament since Brexit