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Live French Welcome

Posted by Nellie on July 8, 2025, 6:57 am

French State Visit Day 1

Posted by Karen on July 8, 2025, 12:21 pm, in reply to "Live French Welcome"

There's still the State Banquet which will be this evening.

Re: French State Visit Day 1

Posted by Hollie24 on July 8, 2025, 12:41 pm, in reply to "French State Visit Day 1"

Camilla and Catherine look lovely. That bright shade of green really suits the Queen.

Re: French State Visit Day 1

Posted by karenl on July 8, 2025, 7:13 pm, in reply to "Re: French State Visit Day 1"

https://www.gettyimages.com/editorial-images/news/event/state-visit-by-the-president-of-the-french-republic-day-one/776352062?editorialproducts=all

State Banquet

Posted by Karen on July 8, 2025, 4:41 pm, in reply to "French State Visit Day 1"

Live coverage.

The table has been set and is ready.

I like that we have arrivals ala Scandinavian Royal style.

The Queen brought out the bling.

Catherine is wearing the Family Order. I think all senior royal women have the Order now.

Parade into the Grand Hall.

Offical Photo.

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Hollie24 on July 8, 2025, 5:40 pm, in reply to "State Banquet"

Bling!!

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Hollie24 on July 8, 2025, 11:46 pm, in reply to "State Banquet"

So, some observations. First, Camilla can wear sapphires. She looks good in that parure. Second, Mme Macron finally did something with her hair. Yay! Third, I'm not fond of Sophie's gown. It's too big for her and the fabric isn't right for her either. Fourth, every Royal woman except Catherine wore shades of white, cream, and even palest pink. And that brings me to this: I love Catherine's gown, but it's hanging off her. She's looking very thin and that is worrisome.

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Arlene on July 9, 2025, 4:44 am, in reply to "Re: State Banquet"

I tend to agree with you regarding the gowns. However, Catherine's gown just seems to have way too much fabric for her. It overwhelms her and it appears to be hanging off her as you stated. Not the best look for her. I would love to see Anne's gown closer up and without the jacket. It looks much more feminine than she usually wears. I think I love it.

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Martha on July 9, 2025, 7:53 am, in reply to "Re: State Banquet"

I liked Mme Macron's gown. Finally, she wore her hair up but she needed a brighter shade of lipstick. Anne's gown was very pretty, and I think Holly is right that without the bolero it would be better.

But maybe it was sleeveless and Anne doesn't do sleeveless. I'm not arguing with Anne!

Catherine's dress ..... it hangs on her. If the bodice were fitted and the skirt flowed then yes. As is, no.

The Duchess of Gloucester looked wonderful. That barely pink shade was unexpected and lovely.

Did Sophie lose a bet? Maybe the dress looks better from a different angle? It couldn't look worse. Those sleeves!

Is that a new family order or were those issued a while ago? It's been a while since we've seen the bling so I don't have any recollection of seeing that one.

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Re: State Banquet

Posted by Hollie24 on July 9, 2025, 10:00 am, in reply to "Re: State Banquet"

They (women) all got Charles's Family Order within the past year or so.

I'm awarding Anne the win in the fashion stakes. Her dress was beautiful. The Duchess of Gloucester is a close second.

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Cynthia on July 9, 2025, 8:29 am, in reply to "Re: State Banquet"

I think she's looked this thin since she came back from treatment.

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Hollie24 on July 9, 2025, 9:56 am, in reply to "Re: State Banquet"

I think she's lost more weight since ending her treatment.

Re: State Banquet

Posted by Martha on July 9, 2025, 10:14 am, in reply to "Re: State Banquet"

Chemotherapy can change your taste buds making favorite foods unpalatable, along with lessening your appetite. Catherine was very slim before her treatment so her weight loss is very noticeable.

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