- King Charles III seen with red right eye during Macron’s UK visit
- Buckingham Palace confirms it was a harmless burst blood vessel
- Macron’s visit focuses on immigration, defense, and Ukraine
King Charles III was seen with a noticeably red right eye during a reception for French President Emmanuel Macron at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, July 8. Despite its striking appearance, royal medical staff have confirmed there is no cause for concern.
Photographs showing the monarch’s red eye were taken as he and President Macron attended a ceremonial event with the Royal Guard. Queen Camilla and France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, were also in attendance.
Following public attention and media speculation, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson clarified that the redness was due to a burst blood vessel, which occurred the night before the event. The palace emphasized that the condition is harmless and temporary.
President Macron’s visit to the UK focuses on key areas such as immigration and defense cooperation. Both nations continue to maintain strong alignment on international issues, particularly the ongoing war in Ukraine, with plans to bolster joint security measures against the Russian threat.
This marks the first official visit to the UK by a European head of state since Britain’s exit from the European Union in 2020, making it a significant diplomatic occasion.
