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French royal correspondent, aged 8, attends King's welcome ceremony

Noé from Normandy, known for his exchanges of letters with Queen Elizabeth, has dreamed of meeting British royalty

Dates of King Charles III’s September visit to France confirmed

It will be his first official visit as monarch and he will spend time in Bordeaux and Paris

King approves renaming of Le Touquet airport to honour Elizabeth II

The change is in recognition of historic links with the UK

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The places in France where British Royals have lived and holidayed

France - from Paris to the Riviera - is a popular destination with the British Royal family

Did you know? Queen’s favourite French tipple was cure for malaria

Trendy advertising, sales in Colombia and a famous royal fan have kept Dubonnet on the ‘apéro’ list

French royal correspondent, age seven, receives letter from ambassador

Schoolboy Noé Patrel from Normandy, known for exchanging letters with Queen Elizabeth II, has now heard from another VIP

Nice to rename street in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Avenue Reine Elisabeth II will be situated near streets named after the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria. The mayor referred to friendship with the British community when making the suggestion.

‘Genuine reverence for the Queen from Macron the modern French king’

Columnist Nabila Ramdani gives her take on why Macron is obsessed with constitutional monarchy

‘UK and France must work together now more than ever’

Columnist Simon Heffer explores how Truss and Macron are moving on from the UK PM’s ‘friend or foe’ comment

Queen's influence has led to rise in corgis in France say breeders

The recent death of Queen Elizabeth II has contributed further to the small dogs’ popularity, which has been growing since her 2012 Jubilee

Former royal snapper living in Normandy tells of gnome gift to Charles

Photographer recalled ‘nerve-wracking’ responsibility of job ranging from capturing Princess Diana walking in minefields to Queen holding hat on windy day

French postal service pays tribute to Queen with collector stamps

It is highly unusual for the French post office to issue special limited edition stamps in memory of a non-French citizen

What’s coming up? The week ahead in France

President Macron attends the Queen’s funeral, some tax payment due, Monet-lovers given chance to visit another of his houses and more

Seven facts about the Queen’s relationship with France

The monarch enjoyed a long, warm relationship with the country. We look at some of her historical, cultural and linguistic ties with the French people

France-London transport fares spike ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

Eurostar ticket prices have risen by more than 20%. SNCF and airline bookings are also up – despite an air traffic control strike planned for Friday

English-speaking group celebrates Platinum Jubilee with garden party

The Anglophones Pau Pyrenees combined French and English traditions at their community event in south-west France

Queen’s Jubilee: Registration opens for Paris Embassy tea party event

The celebration will be held on June 21 at the the British ambassador's Residence and will be free - with limited places

Platinum Jubilee: French boy delighted with second card from the Queen

Seven-year-old Noé Patrel loves the Queen and has now received two cards from Her Majesty plus letters and best wishes from ‘Connexion’ readers

France marks Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with Paris flame revival

President Macron has also given the Queen a gift of a fine military horse

Platinum Jubilee: how France fell in love with the Queen

And the feeling is mutual - Simon Heffer reflects on the leading role France has played in her 70 years of service

Queen’s jubilee: Red Arrows to join French navy planes at Le Touquet

The Channel coast resort hosts a ‘Meeting aérien’ today as royal Jubilee events get under way in France

From Auriol to Macron: 10 French presidents of Queen’s 70-year reign

Celebrations for the British monarch’s platinum jubilee have begun. We look at the French leaders, spanning two Republics, she has met - and some of the anecdotal funny moments they shared

French boy, seven, exchanges letters with the Queen

The Connexion spoke to Noé Patrel, from Normandy, who recently made a buzz in French media after his touching letter of condolence to Queen Elizabeth led to him receiving a thank you card from her. He told us he would love to hear from readers, about England and the royal family

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French royal correspondent, aged 8, attends King's welcome ceremony

Dates of King Charles III’s September visit to France confirmed

King approves renaming of Le Touquet airport to honour Elizabeth II

The places in France where British Royals have lived and holidayed

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Did you know? Queen’s favourite French tipple was cure for malaria

French royal correspondent, age seven, receives letter from ambassador

Nice to rename street in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

‘Genuine reverence for the Queen from Macron the modern French king’

‘UK and France must work together now more than ever’

Queen's influence has led to rise in corgis in France say breeders

Former royal snapper living in Normandy tells of gnome gift to Charles

French postal service pays tribute to Queen with collector stamps

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Seven facts about the Queen’s relationship with France

Paris métro station George V pays homage to Queen Elizabeth II

France’s ‘most British airport’ to be renamed after Queen Elizabeth II

‘Surprised, touched’: our French neighbours’ kindness at Queen’s death

France-London transport fares spike ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

British Embassy extends opening hours for Queen’s book of condolence

Two French mayors explain why they refuse to lower flag for Queen

‘We loved her so much’: France reacts to news of the Queen’s death

Macron pays tribute to the Queen: ‘We all feel an emptiness’

Queen won hearts in France with first speech in French at 22

English-speaking group celebrates Platinum Jubilee with garden party

Queen’s Jubilee: Registration opens for Paris Embassy tea party event

Platinum Jubilee: French boy delighted with second card from the Queen

France marks Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with Paris flame revival

Platinum Jubilee: how France fell in love with the Queen

Queen’s jubilee: Red Arrows to join French navy planes at Le Touquet

From Auriol to Macron: 10 French presidents of Queen’s 70-year reign

French boy, seven, exchanges letters with the Queen

Britons in France invited to Embassy’s online Queen’s birthday party

Campaigners for Britons abroad recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

French foie gras farmers invite Johnson to visit and not limit sales

French Embassy in UK offers condolences after death of Prince Philip

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Normandy stud for Queen’s stallion