Brigitte Macron Opts for Statement Shoulders for London Banquet


Brigitte Macron continued her tour of the U.K. alongside husband Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, with a banquet in London‘s Guildhall on Wednesday. France’s first lady married subdued elegance with sparkling embellishments, favoring a gown with statement shoulders.

Macron’s floor-length gown was designed with a sleek column silhouette. The black dress included long sleeves and a rounded neckline, as well as shimmering embroidered caps at the shoulders.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 9: Brigitte Macron attends a banquet at Guildhall on July 9, 2025 in London, 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. Today, the Macrons will have lunch with the UK Prime Minister at Downing Street, and a banquet will be held in their honour at The Guildhall. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Brigitte Macron attends a banquet at Guildhall on July 9 in London.

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When it came to the rest of her attire, Macron opted for simple pieces of jewelry. She favored silver earrings and bracelets to complement the silver embellishments on the statement shoulders of her formal dress.

Macron’s husband also wore formal attire for the occasion. The French president opted for white tie and tails for the London banquet. He also wore a red sash.

France’s first couple were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Lord Mayor of the City of London Alastair King and Lady Mayoress of the City of London Florence King for Wednesday’s banquet. The Duke of Gloucester is a nephew of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 9: The Duke of Gloucester (L), the Duchess of Gloucester (2L), Brigitte Macron (3L), Lord Mayor of the City of London Alastair King (3R), President of France Emmanuel Macron (2R) and Lady Mayoress of the City of London Florence King (R) are seen as they arrive for a banquet at Guildhall on July 9, 2025 in London, 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. Today, the Macrons will have lunch with the UK Prime Minister at Downing Street, and a banquet will be held in their honour at The Guildhall. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

The Duke of Gloucester, the Duchess of Gloucester, Brigitte Macron, Lord Mayor of the City of London Alastair King, French President Emmanuel Macron and Lady Mayoress of the City of London Florence King are seen as they arrive for a banquet at Guildhall on July 9 in London.

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The Macrons arrived in Windsor, England, on Tuesday, greeted by Prince William and Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla and King Charles III, the latter of whom are hosting the Macrons at Windsor Castle. On Tuesday night, the prominent members of the British royal family hosted a banquet in Windsor for Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron.

The occasion was an opportunity to showcase unity through sartorial statements. The Princess of Wales wore a red gown by Sarah Burton of Givenchy. Queen Camilla styled a white dress courtesy of her go-to designer Fiona Clare and Brigitte Macron honored her home country of France wearing a custom royal blue Louis Vuitton dress.

The Macrons visit to the U.K. marks the first official state visit made by France in 17 years.



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