The King has said the UK and France stand “ever closer” as allies, praising “a thousand years of shared history” during a state banquet at Windsor Castle for President Macron. In his speech, he said both nations face “complex threats” but will meet them “together”. The star-studded event saw guests including Sir Mick Jagger, Sir Elton John and Dame Kristin Scott Thomas join the Royal Family for the lavish dinner. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
