Bus, sneakers … Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron targeted by the British media

“Always blame the French”. This could sum up, in a few words, the controversy that swells in England against Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron. In question: the behavior of the Macron couple since their arrival in the United Kingdom and above all a look that clashes. Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron appeared, almost incognito, in the streets of London and in sneakers. Quickly, the British media seized the image. Did the Macron couple pay tribute to their queen in sneakers? Nope !

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron walked along Westminster, in sneakers indeed, but they went to Buckingham for a dinner organized by King Charles III, to which Harry and Meghan were not invited, in their gala outfits. And on the image of the Macron couple praying in front of the coffin of Elizabeth II, Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron are, there too, in costume and in black. So no, Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron did not pay tribute to Elizabeth II in sneakers.

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron create controversy during the tribute to Elizabeth II

Another detail that fuels controversy with the British media: Emmanuel Macron will not travel to Westminster, for the funeral of Elizabeth II, in the dedicated bus from Chelsea Hospital. An attitude that bristles the hair of the British. However, Emmanuel Macron is far from the only head of state to go to the abbey by his own means. Joe Biden, the American president, has also chosen this option. For its part, the Elysée replies to BFMTV: “no comment”.

It was enough for the British tabloids to attack, a little easily, Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron. They thus highlight a non-subject, creating a controversy over an outfit that was not the one worn during the Macron couple’s tribute to Elizabeth II. Recall that Emmanuel Macron had touched the English during his tribute to “The Queen”. Many of them welcomed the emotion of the French President’s message. But you always have to attack the French…