Warm welcome in the heart of Paris: this Wednesday, July 1st, Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron hosted Grand-Duke Guillaume and Grand-Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg at the Élysée. Here you can find the images and highlights of an Official meeting where hospitality and diplomatic work intertwined.
In brief — Reunion at noon in the palace courtyard, discussions on cross-border cooperation and AI, sober attires for a working meeting; Brigitte in powder pink and Stéphanie in Natan brightened the reception. Diplomatic relations strengthened, exchanges on Ukraine and European competitiveness.
Warm welcome and first moments
In the courtyard of the Élysée at noon, the greetings were warm between Emmanuel Macron and Guillaume of Luxembourg, as well as between the wives. The official images show smiles and gestures of respect, following the participation of the presidential couple in the festivities of October 2025 welcoming the new grand duke. These signs of Hospitality reflect a lasting relationship between Paris and Luxembourg.
A moment captured by Official Photography, bright and discreet.
Official meeting: topics on the agenda
During this meeting, the discussions focused on cross-border cooperation, economic partnerships, and space sovereignty and AI. The two leaders particularly addressed the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as the completion of the Capital Markets Union, a key point on the agenda for European competitiveness. These exchanges illustrate the strategic importance of the State Visit in a broad sense.
A serious meeting, punctuated by protocol courtesies.
Cooperation, defense, and economic issues
The bilateral exchanges emphasized defense and space, as well as common industrial projects. France and Luxembourg aim for enhanced collaboration on technological sovereignty and European finance. These themes, often discussed at European summits, show that this visit goes beyond simple courtesy to anchor in concrete and operational decisions.
Images, outfits, and attentive hospitality
Visually, Brigitte Macron chose a simple powder pink ensemble, while Stéphanie of Luxembourg wore an asymmetrical Natan dress. The official photos quickly circulated in the press; see the coverage and the commented shots on Gala and Point de Vue. These images highlight the elegance and hospitality of the Palace.
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