Emmanuel Macron and Jill Biden put on an affectionate display as world leaders arrived for the 75th Nato summit.

The US president hosted alliance leaders and allies on Wednesday to mark the beginning of the three-day summit in Washington.

Joe Biden and his wife were seen meeting with Jens Stoltenberg, the Nato Secretary General, and the French president as they arrived.

Mr Macron and the first lady held hands as they had their photographs taken at the South Portico of the White House. 

The French president is known for his affectionate displays with world leaders, having put on a similarly warm display recently with the Brazilian president in the Amazonian jungle.

Mr Macron’s wife, Bridgette Macron, recently broke royal protocol by attempting to hold the Queen’s hand during a D-Day memorial in France.