For the first time in history, French troops guarded Buckingham Palace, marking the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, a historic diplomatic agreement between Britain and France, which translates to 'warm understanding'. The British Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, and French Foreign Minister, Stephane Sejourne, celebrated this milestone, highlighting 120 years of cooperation between the two countries. The event featured British and French soldiers swapping roles in their respective daily ceremonies, with members of the French republican guard participating in London and British Grenadiers joining the Republican Guards for the Elysee changing of the guard in Paris. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of Anglo-French relations, while King Charles was absent. Commemorative stamps were published by the Franco-British Council to honor this occasion. The Entente Cordiale, signed in 1904, significantly improved relations between the two nations and laid the groundwork for the Anglo-French military alliance during World War One.
Swapping of the Guards: UK and France celebrate friendship https://t.co/FXG034fZnz
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have celebrated Anglo-French relations at a ceremony marking the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale https://t.co/4w5KeVyWB5
'They won't let the French guard the Palace. Given their record in not being able to stop people coming across from Calais, I'm pleased!' Charles Rae reacts as British and French soldiers swap roles for the 120th Entente Cordiale. https://t.co/44Rr3XdfOD
'They won't let the French guard the Palace. Given the their record in not being able to stop people coming across from Calais, I'm pleased!' Charles Rae reacts as British and French soldiers swap roles for the 120th Entente Cordiale. https://t.co/VsXl8YOWmZ
'They won't let the French guard the Palace. Given the French's record in not being able to stop people coming across from Calais, I'm pleased!' Charles Rae reacts as British and French soldiers swap roles for the 120th Entente Cordiale. https://t.co/Z4lZxm4JeN
'We are close friends with France.' Former Royal Correspondent for The Sun, Charles Rae, reacts as British and French soldiers swap roles for the 120th Entente Cordiale. https://t.co/vGkInAGuzS
The Entente Cordiale changed the course of history. It laid the foundations for our victorious alliances in the world wars, the defence of freedom during the Cold War & now our shared support for Ukraine. 120 years on the extraordinary success of the Entente is unquestionable. https://t.co/lhO91KDMLL
The King was absent as French troops joined UK soldiers at Buckingham Palace to mark the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/M7lQv6rZBV
Emmanuel Macron renews the relationship between France and England. "Long live the Entente Cordiale." https://t.co/fOsnH2pSzT
Prince Edward and Duchess of Edinburgh step up for King Charles during historic event at Buckingham Palace https://t.co/a9WHEo69vl
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have celebrated Anglo-French relations at a ceremony marking the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale ✍️: @PARoyal https://t.co/25DHSoF3G8
✍️ 'The 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale serves as a crucial reminder that, in an increasingly dangerous world, we rely on our Allies' | Telegraph View https://t.co/HSi6Rvnmzm
Great to see the 120th anniversary of the 🇬🇧🇫🇷 Entente Cordiale marked by the participation of the Coldstream Guards in a ceremony at the Elysée at the same time as 1/ https://t.co/JMIpIIkpCr
The sight of republican French guards in London taking part in a ceremony centred on the protection of the British monarch is really quite something 🇫🇷🇬🇧 https://t.co/FvxY5EwVoq
French troops march through London! One hundred and twenty years of the Entente Cordiale! A force for the good... What a wonderful sight @ArmyInLondon @FranceintheUK @scots_guards @UKDefenceFrance @RoyalFamily @Gendarmerie https://t.co/khgFQOk5VW
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Meanwhile, in France, @ColdstreamGds prepares to make the UK proud at the Elysee Palace in Paris. @BritishArmy @Gendarmerie @DefenceHQ #EntenteCordiale120 https://t.co/Ijur8MrLne
History about to be made as @Gendarmerie arrive at Buckingham Palace to take part in the Changing of the Guard ceremony with F Company @scots_guards marking 120 years of Entente Cordiale 🇫🇷 🤝 🇬🇧 @RoyalFamily @BritishArmy @FranceintheUK @UKDefenceFrance https://t.co/uKgwfYxUMv
This is a gracious and timely message from Emmanuel Macron. 120 years of Entente Cordiale. This friendship predated Britain's membership of the European Union, and will last long beyond our exit too. https://t.co/YjWYXlikx9
Watch live: Royals joins parade outside Buckingham Palace celebrating French Entente anniversary https://t.co/YQLG5jQ9xd
LIVE: Parade in London marks 120th anniversary of improved relations with France https://t.co/E9o2ZwSMZn
Today to commemorate 120 years of the Entente Cordiale, the Franco-British Council has published commemorative stamps in a project led by @senateurJGM https://t.co/eBCF0LtYwE
‘Entente Cordiale translates into English as warm understanding.’ @CameronDLWalker discusses the ceremony taking place today honouring 120 years of the historic diplomatic agreement between Britain and France known as the Entente Cordiale. https://t.co/kBalV8Ec87
‘Entente Cordiale translates into English as warm understanding.’ GB News Royal Correspondent, @CameronDLWalker, explains French and British troops to swap changing of the guards roles today. https://t.co/EOZ7u3y3C0
Today marks 120 years from the signing of the Entente Cordiale 🇬🇧 🤝 🇫🇷 The agreement saw an improvement in our relationship and led the way for the Anglo-French military alliance which formed after the outbreak of World War One. #EntenteCordiale120 #StrongerTogether https://t.co/KY0z5MzvZi
LIVE: British Grenadiers join Republican Guards for Elysee changing of the guard in Paris https://t.co/36oovVKTQB
The French and British soldiers who guard their respective heads of state, a republican president and a king, will take part in each other’s daily ceremonies on today to mark the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale. In London, members of the French republican guard will…
🇬🇧🇫🇷 The British Foreign Secretary @David_Cameron and French Foreign Minister @steph_sejourne celebrate 120 years of cooperation between our two countries Read here👇 https://t.co/UexqYCTM5p https://t.co/PxHleZEesD
French Troops to Guard Buckingham Palace for First Time in History https://t.co/FiId01gOLZ