Lip reader reveals President Macron’s playful remark to King Charles about Prince William before being bluntly corrected
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron began their three-day UK state visit on July 8, greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton before meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla. The leaders shared lighthearted banter, particularly about William’s height.
A lip reader revealed playful exchanges between Macron and the royals. When Macron remarked on William’s stature (“Incredibly tall”), Charles incorrectly stated his son’s height as 6’1″, prompting William to correct him: “Actually, I’m six foot three.” Macron humorously replied, “Unlike us, we’re short.”
Observers noted King Charles’ noticeably bloodshot right eye during the visit. Buckingham Palace confirmed it was a burst blood vessel unrelated to his cancer treatment, assuring there was no cause for concern.
The visit generated buzz when Brigitte Macron appeared to snub her husband’s offered hand while disembarking their plane. Body language expert Darren Stanton analyzed the moment, noting Emmanuel’s “signs of embarrassment” when Brigitte ignored his assistance, choosing the handrail instead.
Stanton described the interaction as awkward, with Macron left holding out his hand before recovering to greet Kate Middleton with an air kiss. The expert suggested Brigitte’s actions could be interpreted as a deliberate public snub.
The Macrons’ arrival marked the first French state visit to Britain in five years. Despite the personal moments capturing attention, the trip’s official agenda focuses on strengthening Franco-British relations post-Brexit.
Royal watchers and media outlets closely followed the visit’s every detail, from diplomatic exchanges to personal interactions. The height discussion and apparent marital tension provided unexpected moments during the otherwise formal state proceedings.
