French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife criticised for ‘informal’ attire ahead of Queen’s funeral

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French President Emmanuel Macron, who visited London to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, confronted criticism for his selection of attire, as per studies in native media.

Macron, together with his wife Brigitte, visited Westminster Hall on Sunday, a day ahead of the British monarch’s funeral. During the go to, the 44-year-old ditched his traditional formal go well with and black leather-based sneakers for an informal blue blazer, a pair of sun shades and navy blue trainers. Brigitte, too, was wearing the same method.

The resolution to choose for what a French discuss present known as “streetwear” stirred debate on social media and triggered misinformation that the president had disrespected the formal costume code for the funeral. The selection of trainers — reportedly from French luxurious J.M. Weston costing 570 euros — additionally raised eyebrows.

While French discuss present radio channel RMC‘s presenter Estelle Denis insisted there was “a costume code to respect”, the nationwide every day Le Figaro referred to Macron’s footwear as “trainers of discord”.

However, Britain-based media home The Independent reported that the French president and his wife have been attempting to take an “incognito” stroll to witness the mourners who had gathered to pay tribute to the Queen.

Thousands had gathered exterior the Westminster Hall in London to rejoice the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch who handed away on September 8 in Scotland’s Balmoral Castle. She was mendacity in state on the corridor for the final 4 days.

In a video, Macron and Brigette, accompanied by aides and safety, are seen strolling among the many civilians who had queued up exterior the corridor.

“Emmanuel Macron incognito is probably the least incognito individual I’ve ever seen,” remarked a consumer on Twitter, sharing a video of the President talking in French to a reporter.

The duo later became all-black formal outfits — the president in a go well with and his wife in a costume, an extended coat with gold buttons and a netted veil. They each seen the Queen in silence earlier than bowing barely and strolling away arm-in-arm.

Reacting to the Queen’s demise, Macron stated on Sept. 8 that she had embodied the “continuity and unity” of the British nation for greater than 70 years.

“I bear in mind her as a good friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left an enduring impression on her nation and her century,” he wrote on Twitter.

Later, he stated that he spoke with King Charles III and expressed France’s condolences on the demise of his mom.


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