Brigitte Macron Wears Red Dress for Mauritanian State Dinner at Élysée
On April 15, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron hosted a state dinner at the Élysée Palace in honor of Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and his wife, Mariem Mint Mohamed Fadel Ould Dah. This event marked the beginning of a significant three-day official visit, the first by a Mauritanian head of state to France in over thirty years. The visit underscores efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties between France and Mauritania, one of its remaining key partners in the Sahel region. Brigitte Macron attracted attention for her elegant attire, choosing a modest yet bold red ankle-length sheath dress by Balmain, paired with black leather accessories and Louis Vuitton jewelry. The color red was noted for its symbolic connection to the Mauritanian flag. Following the Paris engagements, the Mauritanian delegation is scheduled to travel to Brest to tour shipyards and the French Research Institute for the Exploration of the Sea before returning to the capital. The occasion highlights both diplomatic renewal and the ceremonial role of the French First Lady in state affairs.
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Brigitte Macron Wears Red Dress for Mauritanian State Dinner at Élysée
On April 15, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron hosted a state dinner at the Élysée Palace in honor of Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and his wife, Mariem Mint Mohamed Fadel Ould Dah. This event marked the beginning of a significant three-day official visit, the first by a Mauritanian head of state to France in over thirty years. The visit underscores efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties between France and Mauritania, one of its remaining key partners in the Sahel region. Brigitte Macron attracted attention for her elegant attire, choosing a modest yet bold red ankle-length sheath dress by Balmain, paired with black leather accessories and Louis Vuitton jewelry. The color red was noted for its symbolic connection to the Mauritanian flag. Following the Paris engagements, the Mauritanian delegation is scheduled to travel to Brest to tour shipyards and the French Research Institute for the Exploration of the Sea before returning to the capital. The occasion highlights both diplomatic renewal and the ceremonial role of the French First Lady in state affairs.
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