France’s Macron meets Rihanna at the Elysee Palace
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron met singer Rihanna at the Elysee Palace Wednesday after the pop star appealed to him on Twitter for France to contribute to her education fund for developing countries.
Rihanna first was welcomed by first lady Brigitte Macron on the steps of the presidential palace in Paris before she went inside to speak with the couple now living there for more than an hour.
“I’ve just had the most incredible meeting with the president and the first lady”, Rihanna told reporters in the Elysee’s courtyard. “They were incredibly welcoming to us.”
The popular singer, who was named the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year, said the talks “focused on the topic of education from a global aspect.” She didn’t reveal whether Macron had made a pledge to her fund, but said she was “so inspired and impressed” with his leadership.