Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte visited the Vatican, where they had a significant meeting with Pope Leo XIV, during which issues of peace were discussed.
French President Emmanuel Macron and his elegant wife Brigitte made a significant visit to the Vatican, where they had the honor of meeting Pope Leo XIV. The head of the French state did not hesitate to share these momentous moments on his Instagram, posting a series of photos taken during their visit to the Apostolic Palace. Below the photos, Macron expressed his feelings: "I am very pleased to meet His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. We share the same belief: in the face of division in the world, working for peace is both a duty and an imperative."
For this solemn audience, the First Lady of France chose an exquisite coat dress that reached below the knee, complementing her look with an elegant scarf that covered her neck.
Dress Code for Meeting with the Pontiff
Brigitte Macron's choice of a strict black monochrome outfit for the meeting with the Pope is not accidental – it is a tribute to centuries-old tradition. According to protocol, first ladies are required to appear before the pontiff in black clothing. The privilege to deviate from this rule and choose a white outfit (the so-called "privilège du blanc") is granted exclusively to queens and princesses of Catholic monarchies, such as in the case of Monaco.
Personal Life Under Close Scrutiny
It is worth noting that the relationship between Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte is constantly under close public scrutiny both in France and beyond. The reason for this is the significant age difference between the spouses: Brigitte is 24 years older than her husband and was once his school teacher. In addition, rumors circulate in French society that Brigitte was allegedly born a man. In connection with these claims, Emmanuel and Brigitte were even forced to provide evidence in court disproving her transgender identity during a lawsuit against journalists who spread such rumors.
The couple themselves seem to sometimes fuel interest in their personal life. Last year, for example, a video went viral showing Brigitte slapping her husband, the President of France. After this incident, Emmanuel Macron commented on the situation with a smile, stating that he and his wife were just "fooling around." Even nearly a year later, in April 2026, this episode became the subject of a joke from then-President Donald Trump, who remarked in his characteristic manner that Macron was "still recovering" from his wife's slap.
Sources of photos: emmanuelmacron (Instagram), brigittemacron (Instagram).
