Queen Camilla holds onto railing after being hit with a gust of wind as she touches down in France with King Charles

• Camilla appeared to experience a ‘Marilyn moment’ as  in France today
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The royal, 76, climbed down the plane in  a dusky pink wool crepe coat dress by Fiona Clare with a Charlotte Elizabeth crossbody beige handbag, which was paired with a show-stopping hat from milliner Philip Treacy.

But the headpiece, which was the star of her outfit, almost blew off her head when the strong winds struck, forcing the Queen to hold the hat on. Meanwhile, the skirt of her dress fanned out as the wind took hold.

Professional as ever, Camilla rectified the mishap within seconds as she descended the steps of the aircraft at Paris airport to join her husband, King Charles, on his first state visit to France since he ascended the throne.

It is not the first time Camilla has grappled with the elements to ensure her hat remains perfectly placed on her head – as an outing in Leicester saw her battle with the same issue. 

Queen Camilla appeared to experience a ‘Marilyn moment’ as she touched down in France today when a gust of wind took her by surprise

The royal, 76, climbed down the plane in a dusky pink wool crepe coat dress by Fiona Clare with a Charlotte Elizabeth crossbody beige handbag, which was paired with a show-stopping hat from milliner Philip Treacy

During the trip to a market in the East Midlands town in February 2022, the British wintry weather almost got the better of Camilla, who was then Duchess of Cornwall – before she again regained control of her outfit.

Amid icy winds and chilly temperatures, the Queen was pictured holding her black rimmed hat on her head as she braved the elements. 

Today, the royal couple were also greeted at the foot of the aircraft stairs received by foreign secretary James Cleverly, the UK’s ambassador to France Dame Menna Rawlings and the French Ambassador to the UK, Hélène Tréheux-Duchêne.

After being officially welcomed by the French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, the royal couple were whisked off to the Arc de Triumph where they were greeted by the President Macron, 45, and his wife Brigitte, 70, for a ceremony of remembrance and wreath laying at the Arc de Triomphe in the capital’s centre later today.

As part of the ceremony, Charles was invited by the president to symbolically light the monument’s eternal flame which burns in memory of those who died in the First and Second World Wars.

Charles and Camilla arrived in Paris this afternoon amid a major security operation – six months after they were forced to postpone their trip because of violent protests in the country.

Taking to social media to welcome the monarch shortly before his arrival, President Macron shared a video montage of achieve footage of the King’s previous 34 trips to the country as Prince of Wales.

The poignant videos span over decades, some showing a very young Charles while others show him speaking in French, at one point admitting ‘I don’t practice the French language enough’.

But the headpiece, which was the star of her outfit, almost blew off her head when the strong winds struck, forcing the Queen to hold the hat on. Meanwhile, the skirt of her dress fanned out as the wind took hold

Professional as ever, Camilla rectified the mishap within seconds as she descended the steps of the aircraft at Paris airport to join her husband, King Charles, on his first state visit to France since he ascended the throne

Today, the royal couple were also greeted at the foot of the aircraft stairs received by foreign secretary James Cleverly, the UK’s ambassador to France Dame Menna Rawlings and the French Ambassador to the UK, Hélène Tréheux-Duchêne

The President proudly shared the montage, captioning it: ‘You visited as a Prince, you return as a King. Your Majesty, welcome.’

Charles, 76, and Camilla, 74, will divide their time between Paris and Bordeaux packing in 21 high-profile engagements in just three days.

It is Charles’s 35th official visit to France, and Camilla’s ninth official visit.

The couple last visited France in 2019, attending a service in Bayeux Cathedral to mark the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings. Queen Elizabeth II, and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook a State Visit to France in 2014.

An officer and 20 guardsmen of the Republic Guard, which is part of the French National Gendarmerie, lined up to greet the King and Queen on a rolled out red carpet.

After being officially welcomed by the French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, the royal couple were whisked off to the Arc de Triumph where they were greeted by the President Macron, 45, and his wife Brigitte, 70, for a ceremony of remembrance and wreath laying at the Arc de Triomphe in the capital’s centre later today

Charles and Camilla arrived in Paris this afternoon amid a major security operation – six months after they were forced to postpone their trip because of violent protests in the country. Pictured with Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron

The couple last visited France in 2019, attending a service in Bayeux Cathedral to mark the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings. Queen Elizabeth II, and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook a State Visit to France in 2014

Sharing footage of the King being welcomed onto his jet in London this morning, Charles and Camilla said in a joint Tweet: ‘We are so looking forward to joining you in Paris and Bordeaux, as we embark on our first State Visit as King and Queen to France, a country for which we both have the greatest love and admiration.

‘We will celebrate the special bond between our two countries and all that your wonderful country has to offer. À bientôt France!’

As part of the Anglo-French charm offensive, President Macron will host a state banquet in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles while the King will become the first British royal to address the French senate, speaking in both English and French.

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