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French President Emmanuel Macron called Queen Elizabeth II “the golden thread that binds our two countries” in a video address on June 2, the first day of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the United Kingdom. Speaking in English, Macron said of the queen: “You are the golden thread that binds our two countries. The proof of the unwavering friendship between our nations.” Macron continued: “You have been a constant presence and a source of wisdom for the leaders of our two countries.” Ending the address in French, Macron said: “Your Majesty, it is my privilege to extend to you, on behalf of the French people, my heartfelt congratulations on your Platinum Jubilee.” Queen Elizabeth II reached 70 years on the British throne on February 6, 2022, becoming the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. The queen became the longest reigning monarch in British history in 2015, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Credit: Emmanuel Macron via Storyful