Macron Appears Without Sunglasses in First Public Appearance Since Late June

French President Emmanuel Macron appeared without his sunglasses during a speech to the armed forces on Monday, ending weeks of speculation about his health.

• Macron appeared without his sunglasses during a speech before the French armed forces on July 13, 2026.
• His last public appearance wearing sunglasses was on June 29, 2026, when he received Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman.
• Close associates of Macron told AFP that wearing the sunglasses was due to an eye problem.
• The Élysée Palace released a video of Macron's speech on the same day.