Lip reader reveals what Brigitte Macron told Kate Middleton after snubbing husband Emmanuel on UK visit

Lip reader reveals what Brigitte Macron told Kate Middleton after snubbing husband Emmanuel on UK visit
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton upon arrival at RAF Northolt on July 8, 2025, in London, England (Geoff Pugh - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrived in London on Tuesday, July 8.

Their arrival, however, was not without any controversy as Brigitte appeared to snub her president husband by refusing his hand after they landed at Royal Air Force Northolt.



 

But the French first lady was warm and gentle with Kate Middleton and Prince William, who greeted the couple following their landing.



 

Brigitte Macron warmly met Kate Middleton

As per reports, Emmanuel Macron met the future UK monarch and gave him a firm handshake before moving toward Kate Middleton, who looked chic in a Christian Dior dress, which she paired with a bow-adorned hat by Jess Collett and her mother-in-law Princess Diana's earrings, to air kiss her hand.

“Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. … It’s good to see you,” the 47-year-old politician told the royal pair, according to lip reader Jeremy Freeman.

Brigitte then met Kate and told her it was “so good” to see her, before adding, “You look great,” possibly referring to her health after her cancer battle. 

Brigitte Macron is received by Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales at Datchet Road on July 08, 2025 in Windsor, England. President Emmanuel Macron and Mrs Brigitte Macron visit the UK in the first visit State Visit made by France in 17 years. They are staying at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and a banquet will be held there in their honour. The Macrons will visit Imperial College, and the President will address Parliament during his stay. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Brigitte Macron is received by Kate Middleton and Prince William at Datchet Road on July 8, 2025, in Windsor, England (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Kate Middleton said life after cancer is ‘really, really difficult’

The Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer in February last year. 

During her recent visit to Colchester Hospital in Essex, the mother of three, who has been declared cancer-free, talked about her experience, sharing, “You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment. Treatment's done, then it's like, 'I can crack on, get back to normal,' but actually, the phase afterwards is really, really difficult.”

“[Having] someone to help talk you through that, show you and guide you through that sort of phase that comes after treatment … is really valuable,” the 47-year-old said, before adding that finding a “new normal … takes time”.

Kate also asserted, “It’s a roller coaster, it’s not smooth, like you expect it to be. But the reality is you go through hard times.”

King Charles says UK and France will face ‘complex threats’ together

Meanwhile, the French first couple was also later greeted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor town centre's Datchet Road.

King Charles III, Queen Camilla, President of France, Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron and William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the Ceremonial Welcome for the state visit to the UK of the President of France Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at Windsor Castle on July 8, 2025 in Windsor, England. President Emmanuel Macron and Mrs Brigitte Macron visit the UK in the first visit State Visit made by France in 17 years. They are staying at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and a banquet will be held there in their honour. The Macrons will visit Imperial College, and the President will address Parliament during his stay. (Photo by Dylan Martinez - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
King Charles III, Queen Camilla, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron, Prince William, and Kate Middleton attend the Ceremonial Welcome for the state visit to the UK of the President of France Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at Windsor Castle on July 8, 2025, in Windsor, England (Dylan Martinez - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

During a toast on Tuesday evening, the UK monarch reportedly said, “Our two countries face a multitude of more complex threats, emanating from multiple directions. As friends and as allies, we face them together.”

Earlier, the French president had tweeted, "I am arriving in the United Kingdom for a State Visit, followed by a Franco-British summit. An important moment for our two nations."



 

"The United Kingdom is a strategic partner, an ally, a friend. Our bond is longstanding, forged by History and strengthened by trust. Together, we will address the major challenges of our time: security, defence, nuclear energy, space, innovation, artificial intelligence, migration, and culture," he added.

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