Between Guildhall’s gilding and crystal candlesticks, the United Kingdom has deployed all its splendor to welcome Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron during their state visit to London this July 9. Invited in a setting worthy of the greatest royal frescoes, the presidential couple was able to enjoy an exceptional banquet alongside Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and the Duchess of Gloucester, but also French policies such as Rachida Dati.
MAis between immaculate tablecloths and refined dishes An unexpected couple stole the show from diplomats and aristocrats: Julien Clerc and his wife Hélène. Surprised guest, the famous performer of “My preference” appeared elegant and discreet, alongside his wife. Not far from Stéphane Bern, the singer showed himself, like rarely, in a big evening outfit: perfectly cut three-piece suit, accompanied by a papillon knot of rigor. On her arm, Hélène had bet on a glittery night blue sheath with a fur bolero.
An unexpected presence, but not totally surprising. The couple know England well after having lived there for five years with their son Leonardo. An experience they have lived in “a dream images of England” by going to see concerts and musicals. “” We had the impression of being tourists living two and a half hours from Paris “He had told Paris Match in 2021. And if the couple returned after the Covid, he has a deep attachment to his adopted country.
A hard love story
The couple, together since 2004, met behind the scenes of the program “Rive Right, Rive Gauche”, presented by Thierry Ardisson. A conversation on the singer’s texts and a taxi late later, and the couple did not leave. Since then, despite the 29 years that separate them, their love has solidified. In 2008, they also welcomed their son Léonard, fifth child of the singer.
