Emmanuel Macron's Remark about Prince William during State Visit Revealed by Lip Reader

During a warm exchange with the British monarch, the French president made a playful observation about the Prince of Wales — one that rings especially true when the royals are seen standing side by side.

During a formal state visit to the United Kingdom on July 8, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron made a lighthearted comment about Prince William while speaking with King Charles III. The moment, unnoticed by many at the time, was revealed days later through lip reading analysis.

Emmanuel and his wife, Brigitte Macron, were welcomed at the Royal Air Force (RAF) Northolt by William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, before joining Charles and Queen Camilla in Windsor.

Upon arriving, the president and the British King exchanged a handshake and shared a brief laugh, while Brigitte greeted Camilla with the customary French "la bise," the double cheek air kiss.

The men then turned to the women, with Charles kissing Brigitte's hand and Emmanuel doing the same for the Queen, before engaging in a friendly conversation during which the French president frequently rested his hand on the King's arm.

Once William and Catherine joined the group again, Emmanuel briefly placed a hand on Charles's back and made a quiet observation to Charles while looking towards the Prince of Wales.

According to professional lip reader Nicola Hickling, the French president said, "He is incredibly tall." The King, who once stood five foot ten, replied, "He is very tall. He's six foot one, he is, ever so."

A second later, William corrected them both with, "Actually, I'm six foot three." Emmanuel, standing at five foot seven, added with a grin, "Unlike us, we're short."

Following the exchange, the party stood in formation for the French national anthem, surrounded by household cavalry members.

Afterward, Emmanuel and Charles rode together through Windsor in the 1902 State Landau. Behind them, Queen Camilla and Brigitte followed in the Semi-State Landau.

Meanwhile, Prince William and Catherine rode in the Ascot Landau alongside French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu and Culture Minister Rachida Dati.

Additional French officials, including Ambassador Helene Duchene and General Fabien Mandon, traveled in two more Ascot Landau carriages.

The procession passed through Datchet Road, Thames Street, High Street, Park Street, Cambridge Gate, and George IV Gateway, concluding in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle. Security teams were visible along the entire route, inspecting public areas and checking locations.

At the castle, the royal hosts staged a ceremonial welcome and inspection of the Guard of Honour. This visit marked a diplomatic milestone as Emmanuel became the first European leader to make a state visit to England since King Charles III's coronation and the country's departure from the European Union.

However, this wasn't the only moment from the state visit that captured attention. As previously reported, when Emmanuel and Brigitte were greeted by William and Catherine at RAF Northolt, the French first lady complimented the Princess of Wales, according to a lip reader.

In video footage shared on YouTube, the French president is seen cheerfully clasping hands with William after exiting their private plane, before directing his attention to the Princess of Wales. He gently takes her hand and proceeds to give it an air kiss — a gesture met with smiles and polite conversation.

Meanwhile, Brigitte shared her own greetings with the Prince of Wales before moving on to the Princess. In a tender moment between the two women, Brigitte appeared to say something heartfelt — a detail now brought to light thanks to lip reader Jeremy Freeman.

According to him, Brigitte said, "Oh, so good to see you, you look great." Moments earlier, her husband had expressed similar kindness, telling the royals, "Thank you, thank you very much, thank you… it's good to see you."

Though seemingly simple, the exchange took on deeper meaning in light of Catherine's recent health journey. The 43-year-old princess, who first shared her cancer diagnosis in March of last year, recently opened up about her health, calling the whole ordeal "life-changing."

In January this year, Catherine visited The Royal Marsden Hospital, where she was treated, and confirmed she was in remission.

Months later, Brigitte's compliment to her resonates as more than just pleasantries — it acknowledged the strength and grace with which the princess has navigated such an ordeal.