April 8 is a special day for Britain and France, marking the 120th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement of Sincerity between Britain and France.
At the gates of Buckingham Palace, for the first time, the French gendarmerie of non-Commonwealth member states appeared, and the British gendarmerie held a changing of the guard ceremony, and also outside the gate of the Elysée Palace, the British gendarmerie also appeared, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and French President Macron appeared at the changing of the guard ceremony in their home countries and performed their duties.
The Changing of the Guard ceremony of the gendarmerie at such diplomatic events is usually a ceremonial arrangement designed to demonstrate friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries.
However, it is worth noting that the British royal family is in charge of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, not the royal couple in the traditional sense.
Among the British royal family, there is no doubt that the highest-ranking family is the King Charles couple, followed by the Prince of Wales and his wife. With cancer in both families, King Charles' brother and sister-in-law, Prince Edward and Princess Sophie, took on more royal responsibilities, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended the Changing of the Guard.
Speaking of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, it can be said that they are a clear stream in the British royal family, the most normal couple, not only the two are harmonious and stable, but also the two children are also educated to be excellent in character and learning.
And the two of them have always maintained a low-key and harmonious relationship in public, this steady and introverted style, as well as the style of maintaining neutrality and not taking sides in the royal family, perfectly reflects the sense of proportion and responsibility of the royal family.
The Changing of the Guard ceremony in Britain and France is far-reaching, but ordinary people don't care about it, especially the British, who are more concerned about seeing their favorite Princess Sophie. The princess, who appeared in public this time, was dressed in a white trench coat with a light blue dress, as elegant and generous as ever, bringing a healthy and positive orientation.