From Chantilly to Ascot: Celebrating Entente Cordiale Prize Winners at Iconic Races
Entente Cordiale Prize Winners at the Prix de Diane On June 15, 2025, the French winners of the Entente Cordiale Day Prizes were invited by France Galop to attend the prestigious Prix de Diane, one of the most elegant and historic horse races in the world. Held annually at the Chantilly Racecourse, just north of […]
President Macron’s UK State Visit: A New Chapter in the Entente Cordiale
French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK (8-10 July 2025) marked a symbolic and strategic renewal of Franco-British relations. Greeted with royal pageantry at Windsor Castle by King Charles III, Macron’s visit was the first by a French president since 2008, and the first by an EU head of state since Brexit. This […]
Advice from the Entente Cordiale Day Winners: Marquess of Lansdowne Prize
Elyse Chaves, Eugénie Chéné, and Aglaé Fricoteaux, winners of the Marquess of Lansdowne Prize, in front of Hatfield House for the Closing Ceremony on April 8th 2025 In this first instalment of our Entente Cordiale Day Winners series, we hear from the recipients of the Marquess of Lansdowne Prize, one of the top honours awarded […]
The Entente Cordiale Day 2025 Alumni Meeting at the House of Lord
Général Le Ray giving a speech in the Peer’s Dining Room. In a celebration of the spirit of the Olympic games, Franco-British entente amicale, and student commitment, Entente Cordiale Day hosted an unforgettable evening in the House of Lords Peer’s Dining Room on 18th July 2025. The evening gathered distinguished speakers, alumni of last year’s […]
Entente Cordiale Day Announces Strategic Partnership with the French Defence University (ACADEM) for 2026 Challenge
We are thrilled to announce a new and prestigious partnership with the French Defence University (ACADEM) in support of the 2025–2026 edition of the Entente Cordiale Day Challenge. This collaboration marks an important milestone in our shared mission to empower the next generation of global leaders. A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values and Vision During […]
From Analysis to Action: Crafting Innovative Solutions for the Entente Cordiale Day Challenge
Understanding a problem is only the beginning. During the Entente Cordiale Day Challenge, teams are called upon not just to analyse, but to act. Proposing a sustainable, original, and feasible solution is a key part of what sets this competition apart. Solving Problems, Not Just Studying Them The heart of the Challenge lies in turning […]
Unpacking the 2026 Challenge Theme: ‘Conflicts, Technologies, and World Security’
The Entente Cordiale Day Challenge encourages students to take an aerial, future-oriented gaze towards the global issues that most impact us This year, the competition will focus on the critical theme of ‘Conflicts, Technologies, and World Security’. The global landscape is increasingly defined by geopolitical tensions, rapid technological advancements, and pressing questions surrounding peace […]
Entente Cordiale Day Winners Present at Buckingham Palace and the Élysée Palace
The French 1st prize winners, Lesly Kana, Cypris Remond and Khushi Tivary from EDHEC Business School, at the Élysée Palace In a powerful expression of youth-led diplomacy and cross-Channel collaboration, the winning teams of the 2025 Entente Cordiale Day Challenge were invited to two of the most iconic institutions in British and French […]
Applications for the 2025-2026 Entente Cordiale Day Challenge Open!
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025-26 Entente Cordiale Day Challenge! Founded in 2024, the Entente Cordiale Day (EC Day) initiative celebrates a hundred and twenty years of Franco-British friendship by bringing together students from the countries’ most prestigious universities. Last year, over 300 students partook in the […]
Celebrating Olympic Day: A Tribute to Franco-British Sporting Legacy
June 23rd marks Olympic Day, a global celebration of the modern Olympic movement, founded in 1894. More than a commemoration of sport, Olympic Day reminds us of the power of friendly competition to bring people and nations together in a spirit of solidarity. It is in this same spirit that the Entente Cordiale Day Association […]