French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Britain on Tuesday for a three-day state visit, marked by royal ceremony and crucial political discussions. This is the first state visit by a European Union leader since Brexit, symbolizing efforts to reset UK-EU relations.

Invited by King Charles III, Macron and his wife Brigitte were welcomed with full royal honors, including a horse-drawn carriage procession to Windsor Castle and a state banquet hosted by the King and Queen Camilla.

Macron is set to address both houses of Parliament and hold key talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Central to their discussions will be migration control — particularly stopping small-boat crossings from France to the UK — and joint efforts to support Ukraine, including plans for a post-ceasefire security force.

On Thursday, a UK-France summit will bring senior officials together to address the ongoing challenge of Channel crossings, a long-standing issue affecting both nations.

The visit highlights a renewed spirit of cooperation, even as thorny issues like migration and international security remain on the agenda.