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King Charles III Greets French President Emmanuel Macron on State Visit

UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 9 – King Charles III maintained full royal duties during French President Macron's three-day state visit despite a burst blood vessel causing a painful bloodshot eye, palace sources said.

  • On July 8, King Charles III was seen with a bloodshot right eye during President Macron's UK state visit at Windsor Castle.
  • A Palace spokesperson clarified that King Charles's burst blood vessel developed overnight, with officials emphasizing it is unrelated to his ongoing cancer treatment.
  • Medical officials confirm King Charles's burst blood vessel occurred overnight, was unrelated to his 2024 cancer treatment, and is not cause for concern.
  • Despite the bloodshot eye, King Charles III carried out full ceremonial duties, including hosting a state banquet and inspecting the Guard of Honour, demonstrating resilience.
  • King Charles III's bloodshot eye during Macron's UK visit marks the first EU leader's state visit since Brexit, symbolizing a reset in UK–France relations and a renewed entente cordiale.
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Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron are currently in the UK, for a three-day state visit to Charles III. Out of respect for his guests, the king agreed to make a small concession. Very chic!

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The French President and the Première Dame should have been the focus when King Charles III greeted the Macrons in Windsor - but a terrifying detail forced the Royal House to make an explanation.

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King Charles caused a stir with a blood-red eye during Emmanuel Macron's visit to Windsor Castle.

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The Palace soon denied these concerns. ...

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The sovereign presented himself with a showy red eye at the meeting with Emmanuel Macron: experts suspect hemorrhaging

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sloughobserver.co.uk broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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