Lip reader reveals what Brigitte Macron quietly said to Kate Middleton during French state visit
By Nika Shakhnazarova
Brigitte Macron’s sweet interaction with Kate Middleton has been decoded by a professional lip reader.
The royal family rolled out the welcome wagon for French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Tuesday — complete with a horse-drawn carriage ride, traditional procession and a lavish State Banquet at Windsor Castle.
Fresh off the plane at RAF Northolt, the Macrons were greeted by the ever-stylish Prince and Princess of Wales.
Prince William and Catherine Princess of Wales meet The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron and Mrs Brigitte Macron
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Brigitte Macron’s sweet interaction with Kate Middleton has been decoded by a professional lip reader.
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After exchanging pleasantries, complete with handshakes, hugs and the customary French greeting of a double cheek air kiss called “la bise” — Brigitte was spotted chatting away with the future queen.
“Thank you, thank you very much, thank you… it’s good to see you,” Brigitte said to Princess Catherine, 43, according to lip reader Jeremy Freeman.
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Freedman told the Express that the French First Lady told Middleton that it was “so good” to see her, adding, “You look great!”
Nearby, another heartwarming exchange was taking place between Macron, King Charles and Prince William.
Prince William and Catherine Princess of Wales meet The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron and Mrs Brigitte Macron
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The royal family rolled out the welcome wagon for French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Tuesday.
Geoff Pugh/WPA Pool/Shutterstock
Prince William and Catherine Princess of Wales meet The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron and Mrs Brigitte Macron
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Fresh off the plane at RAF Northolt, the Macrons were greeted by the ever-stylish Prince and Princess of Wales.
Geoff Pugh/WPA Pool/Shutterstock
As Macron warmly shook the monarch’s hand and kissed Queen Camilla’s, the French president then placed his hand on the king’s back.
Shortly after, lip reader Nicola Hickling told the Sun that Macron remarked on William’s tall stature, telling Charles, “He is incredibly tall.”
The king, who boasts a height of 5ft 10in, responded, “He is very tall. He’s six foot one, he is, ever so.”
Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales awaits the arrival of France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron.
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The Princess of Wales shared a sweet exchange with Brigitte Macron, who told her she “looks great.”
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It appears that William heard the pair’s exchange, chiming in, “Actually, I’m six foot three.”
Macron, who stands at 5ft 7in, cheekily quipped, “Unlike us, we’re short.”
Later in the day, Charles and Camilla hosted a lavish 160-person State Banquet, during which the king delivered a powerful tribute to William.
However, the king made no mention of his estranged youngest son, Prince Harry.
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King Charles III, 3rd right, Queen Camilla, center left, Prince William, second right, and Kate, Princess of Wales, right, welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron, 4th right, and his wife Brigitte Macron
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King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed the Macrons at Windsor Castle shortly afterward.
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