Europa Press, en.edatv.news Queen Camilla didn't know where to hide: Emmanuel Macron stirs things up with Charles III
The unexpected gesture from Macron during the state visit that puts Camilla and Charles III in an uncomfortable situation
Events that bring together British royalty and international leaders always generate great expectation. Recently, the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, made a state visit to the United Kingdom. These types of visits are usually an opportunity to strengthen diplomatic ties between nations.
This time, Macron took an action in front of Charles III that drew attention both inside and outside the event. At the Windsor Royal Banquet on July 8, the French president was at the center of a controversy. While many expected to see an exemplary display of diplomacy, what happened was quite the opposite.
The words of Charles III and Camilla's discomfort
During the broadcast of the Royal Banquet, viewers witnessed an unusual intervention. GB news anchor Patrick Christie interrupted Macron's speech.
"I'm going to intervene because Emmanuel Macron doesn't seem to think it's necessary to speak English." "Even though he's fluent in both languages," Christie commented live on air. The anchor's reaction was criticized and some guests on the broadcast quickly shared their opinions about the situation.
One attendee pointed out: "The king nodded, but it was clear he didn't understand," highlighting the monarch's discomfort with the situation. Another guest commented on the implied lack of respect, saying: "Speaking a foreign language in front of the king is like whispering. Would we dare to whisper in front of him?"
Charles III: the recognition of the language
What happened is not just a language issue, but something that goes further. In medieval times, French was the dominant language at the English court after the Norman invasion. This part of history was recalled by Charles III himself, who used French expressions, remembering the historical relevance of the French language in British aristocracy.
The incident, although seemingly trivial, touched on a sensitive topic regarding diplomatic norms and the languages that accompany them. While the British see English as the standard, many French people defend the historical importance of their language. This caused a mix of reactions, from indignation in France to bewilderment in the United Kingdom.
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