For the first time in history Buckingham Palace will be guarded by French troops in a drill approved by King Charles to mark 120 years of friendly relations.
King Charles has not invited Emmanuel Macron on a state visit for a key ceremony this coming week and a royal commentator has questioned whether he will ever do so.
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