At the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, the royal couple arrived in France this Monday for a three-day state visit. After the usual ceremonies, military collaboration was at the center of the first day of the King’s visit.
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Journalist at the International division
Published on 10/14/2024 at 7:17 p.m.
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Ln October 27, 2001, King Albert and Queen Paola were received by President Jacques Chirac and his wife Bernadette. Despite numerous trips to our French neighbors – in a public or private capacity – and a reception at the Elysée at the end of July on the occasion of the opening of the Paris Olympic Games, in the company of numerous heads of state and government, It has been almost 21 years to the day since the King and Queen of the Belgians last visited France on a state visit. In 2018, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron came to Belgium at the invitation of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. A return visit was necessary.
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