Celine Dion on the Eiffel Tower, Letizia from Spain covered in mud… These images which marked the year 2024

The year 2024 offered us its share of spectacular, moving and unexpected events. Between the return of Céline Dion on stage from the top of the Eiffel Tower and Letizia from Spain covered in mud in Paiporta, here is an overview of the most striking images of the last twelve months.

2024 was full of significant moments and strong images. The year started off very badly for the British royal family. After having prostate surgery on January 29, King Charles III announced that he was suffering from cancer on February 5. Under treatment, he therefore retired to his residence in Sandringham. Last June, he still made the trip to France, to Ver-sur-Mer, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Landings. On site, the king and his wife Camilla found Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. The latter was also matched with the sovereign in immaculate looks. For her part, Kate Middleton, after having undergone abdominal surgery, stayed away from the spotlight. A discretion that had worried. On March 22, the Princess of Wales decided to break the silence by announcing that she had cancer through a video. Before announcing that she had completed her treatment on September 9, she made her comeback during Trooping the Color on June 15, appearing all smiles alongside her family.

As for the Spanish royal family, Letizia and Felipe VI experienced a moment that they will not soon forget. Following the passage of storm DANA which caused immense damage and the death of numerous people on the night of October 29 to 30, the royal couple decided to go on November 3 to Paiporta, one of the towns most affected by the tragic floods in order to provide support to the victims and their loved ones, but also to help those affected. But upon their arrival, the king and queen were insulted and had mud and projectiles thrown at them, creating a panic in the procession.

Paris Olympics, Donald Trump… A look back at the other highlights of 2024

Among the other notable events of this year, the Olympic Games offered their share of unforgettable moments. Before the start of the sports competition, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra and Anne Hidalgo dove into the Seine to prove that the river had been properly depolluted and that swimming was possible. During the opening ceremony on July 26, Celine Dion made her comeback on stage. From the top of the Eiffel Tower, she sang The hymn to love by Edith Piaf. Aya Nakamura, who performed alongside the Republican Guard, also caused a lot of talk, as did the appearance of Philippe Katerine, almost naked and covered in blue paint to perform his song entitled Not. A ceremony that many crowned heads admired from the stands despite the pouring rain, such as Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco who came with their children Jacques and Gabriella. During the competition, Léon Marchand made his mark by winning four gold medals and a bronze medal.

On the political side, after being the victim of an assassination attempt during a meeting in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, Donald Trump went to Paris on December 7 to attend the ceremony at the occasion of the official reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris. At the Élysée, he met Emmanuel Macron as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with whom he spoke. The disappearance of Alain Delon was also a highlight of this year 2024, just like the arrival of Brigitte Macron in the Star Academy and her appearance in the series Emily in Parisor the speech of Kendji Girac after his accident.