According to the French press, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have been seen at Westminster strolling around “incognito” in sneakers and sunglasses to observe the line and sympathize with the plight of the British people, before dressing formally to enter Westminster hall.
Mr. Macron, rarely seen out of his signature blue suit, was spotted wearing a more subdued dark navy blazer, charcoal grey pants, and black sneakers. His wife was also wearing similar attire. In lighter moments during the official period of mourning for the Queen, the VIP and his wife Brigitte, who had earlier visited to witness Her Majesty’s lying in state, chose to stroll through the Sunday London sunshine.
Social Media Erupts with Delight as French President Decides to Go “Incognito” to “Share the Pain” of the British Public Before Donning Formal Attire to Visit Westminster Hall to Witness the Late Monarch’s Laying in State
Social media appreciated it. On social media, dozens of fans responded by sharing public images or videos of the French president. Others created spoof posts to tease Mr. Macron. Alix Mortimer added: “As the saying goes, ‘as much talent for disguise as a giraffe in dark glasses trying to get into a polar bears-only golf club.”
A lot of individuals on social media concurred, “Possibly the least incognito person I’ve ever seen, Following their visit to the burial site of the late Queen, the French President and First Lady will attend a reception at Buckingham Palace with King Charles and many other world leaders and royals. There, they will present the new king with a photo album commemorating the Queen’s visits to France.
“From her coronation, she knew and spoke with all our presidents.” Macron praised the Queen last week, noting that “No other country had the privilege of welcoming her as many times as we did.” The Queen’s last official visit to France was in 2014. People of different backgrounds and nations have been passing by with sympathy on their faces; several of them waited all night to see Her Majesty. Up to 1,000 VIPs are expected to attend the evening’s celebration at Buckingham Palace, which will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.
Along with European royalty and prominent members of the British royal family, US President Joe Biden, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are all anticipated to attend.
The roster of dignitaries also includes several contentious strongmen, such as Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who was captured on camera delivering a resounding speech to a crowd waving his country’s flag from the windows of the Brazilian Embassy in London. Wang Qishan, China’s vice president, has also been confirmed to attend the funeral.
