The French press hasn't hesitated to confirm what many already suspected about the latest and highly anticipated meeting between Kate Middleton and her country's president, Emmanuel Macron.
It was on July 8 when, after some time away from the spotlight, the Princess of Wales reappeared during the first day of France's state visit to the United Kingdom. This institutional event lasted until July 10.
During the first day, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron were received by King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at an official ceremony held in London. However, the most important event of the day was, without a doubt, the state dinner.
All the guests gathered at Windsor Castle to enjoy a sumptuous evening in honor of the French president and his wife. Nevertheless, as expected, it was Kate Middleton who managed to capture everyone's attention.
So much so that several French media outlets didn't want to miss the opportunity to reveal what many already suspected: the Princess of Wales dazzled once again.
French media confirm the success Kate Middleton had at her meeting with Macron
A state dinner is much more than a protocol event: it's the most important diplomatic meeting between two nations. Honors are paid, alliances are strengthened, and a common image is projected to the world.
That's why every element of the event communicates a message. From the menu to the speeches, including the music and the outfits, everything is part of what's known as soft power. This art of influencing without imposing is a skill the Windsor family has mastered perfectly.
The state banquet, held on Tuesday at Windsor Castle, was a clear example of this. Beyond the diplomatic anecdotes, the event stood out for the highly anticipated return of Kate Middleton.
A reappearance that, as expected, has been covered by international media as a true show of strength. "Kate dazzles at the state dinner in honor of Emmanuel Macron," headlined Point de Vue.
Meanwhile, Paris Match praised both Kate Middleton and the French First Lady: "Kate, future queen, dazzling, Brigitte Macron, majestic... Great state banquet at Windsor."
Meanwhile, several media outlets from the United States, Sweden, and Denmark also celebrated the return of the Princess of Wales. At that moment, they highlighted that the Princess of Wales wore a tiara again for the first time since 2023, a symbol of her status and institutional commitment.
The British monarchy remains one of the most influential in the world thanks to its historical legacy and global projection. That's why much of William and Kate Middleton's responsibility is to keep that relevance, ensuring that the British royal family remains present on the international stage.
They've achieved this goal with flying colors. Proof of this is that the American magazine Time has included the Prince and Princess of Wales among the one hundred most influential people of the year.