Stephen Colbert and Julia Louis-Dreyfus among distinguished guests gathered for Biden's first state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron

Mike Letterman

Dec 2, 2022, 4:01 AM
18 Views

The Bidens greet the Macrons in the White House. — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron as they arrive for a State Dinner on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

The Bidens and the Macrons pose for a photo at the White House. — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pose for photos with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron as they arrive for a State Dinner on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

The French President and his wife were welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden and his wife.

Following rocky relations between the two during the previous presidency, the allied nations aim to present a united front at the occasion.

The dinner would reflect the US and France's shared values, as well as shared colors: red, white, and blue, according to the first lady.

A number of high-profile guests began to arrive before the dinner started. There is a glimpse into the A-list guest list.

Features Biden Macron