Brigitte Macron has switched to English time. The day after the arrival in London of the Emir of Qatar, the First Lady set foot on the ground of the British capital. On site, she will notably attend a meeting she had been waiting for for months and which intimately links her to Camilla Parker Bowles. Still affected by a nasty case of pneumonia, it was the Queen who welcomed Emmanuel Macron's wife in person.
Both passionate about literature, they will launch an Anglo-French literary initiative. And before getting to work, Brigitte Macron and Camilla Parker Bowles warmly greeted each other. The opportunity to discover the symbolic outfit chosen by the First Lady. All in blue, the color of royalty found on the flags of France and England, she made a subtle tribute to Kate Middleton.
The First Lady inspired by Kate Middleton?
She actually opted for a long-sleeved coat dress. With her tailored jacket and black buttons on the hips, she highlighted the stylistic elegance of Brigitte Macron. And if it is not usual to see her dressed like this, she may have been inspired by Kate Middleton. Because for years in fact, the Princess of Wales has particularly appreciated these pieces in her wardrobe, which she has available in all colors.
To perfect her outfit, Brigitte Macron chose two leather bracelets. For her part, Camilla Parker Bowles chose a gray outfit after missing several engagements due to her state of health. Together, the two friends will highlight the “young adult literature” thanks to their price announced in September 2023,
“which aims to encourage and celebrate the joy of reading and the literary experiences shared between France and the United Kingdom”.
Brigitte Macron and Camilla Parker Bowles share “love of books”
“Ms. Macron and I share a deep love of literature and a passion for promoting literacy: through our respective work, we have seen first-hand the power of books to change our lives by bringing us joy, comfort, companionship, laughter and hope, opening our eyes to the experiences of others and remembering that we are not alone”rejoiced Camilla Parker Bowles during her visit to Paris. Very close to Brigitte Macron, she indulged in the joke.
“To quote Victor Hugo once again: 'Learning to read is like lighting a fire; every syllable spelled sparkles'. Ladies and gentlemen, you have the ability to light fires with your words and I look forward to read the winners' books next year”enthused the wife of Charles III. Brigitte Macron had not full of praise for Camilla Parker Bowles. “As you know, we have in common a love of books, a taste for reading and the desire to pass on our passion”she said.