The Elysee Palace shone brightly on Saturday night as French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a lavish state dinner for US President Joe Biden. JOE BIDEN AND MACRON This grand event celebrated the enduring relationship between France and the United States. Notable guests from Hollywood, fashion, and politics graced the occasion, but it was a newly-wed World War II veteran who stole the spotlight.
The evening began with the Macrons welcoming the Bidens on the red carpet, according to Daily Mail. Both first ladies dressed to impress, with Jill Biden in a stunning blue velvet gown and Brigitte Macron in a sleek white sheath. JOE BIDEN AND THE PRESIDENT MEETING The presidents, in their dark suits and ties, exuded diplomatic elegance.
The dinner took place in the opulent ballroom of the Elysee Palace. Massive chandeliers and the flags of both nations set a majestic scene, according to the New York Post. Among the high-profile attendees were singer Pharrell Williams, actors Salma Hayek and Léa Seydoux, and tennis legend John McEnroe.
Political heavyweights like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and French fashion mogul Bernard Arnault were there. François-Henri Pinault also made notable appearances. JOE BIDEN AND D-DAY But the highlight of the evening was the presence of 100-year-old Harold Terens, a D-Day veteran, and his 96-year-old bride Jeanne Swerlin.
They had tied the knot earlier that day near the Normandy beaches, according to CBS News . This made their appearance at th.
