In an unprecedented moment, Her Majesty the Queen took up her paddle and engaged in a friendly game of table tennis with France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron. This notable interaction transpired during a joint tour to a local sports centre located in the suburb of Saint-Denis, near the heart of Paris.
This congenial sporting encounter was part of the three-day official visit by the King and Queen, providing them with the opportunity to garner first-hand insights into sports initiatives operating on the outskirts of the culturally rich French capital.
The day was also marked by another historical occurrence, as earlier, King Charles had the honour of being the first British monarch ever to deliver a speech on the floor of the upper house within the French parliament. His remarkable discourse served as a significant segment of their state visit, making this day not only memorable but also cementing a momentous milestone in Franco-British relations.
