The Princess of Wales and celebrities attended the King's star-studded state banquet, where Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles toasted in French, emphasizing the enduring friendship between the two countries. Macron expressed France's affection for Queen Elizabeth II and called for closer relations between the UK and France. The Princess of Wales made her first state banquet appearance in two years, alongside other notable guests like Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John. The event highlighted the strong historical and cultural ties between the UK and France.