French President Emmanuel Macron has bestowed the Legion of Honour, France’s highest distinction, upon outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The ceremony took place before Starmer leaves office, with his replacement, Andy Burnham, set to take over at 10 Downing Street on July 20th. The Legion of Honour is a highly prestigious award recognizing distinguished service to France. This act underscores the close relationship between France and the United Kingdom, despite recent political differences. Details surrounding the specific reasons for the honouring were not immediately released. Starmer’s departure marks a change in leadership for Britain, and Burnham’s upcoming assumption of the premiership is anticipated with interest. The awarding of the Legion of Honour serves as a formal acknowledgement of Starmer’s contributions during his time in office.