As a politician he is squeaky-clean - but Emmanuel Macron's carefully constructed facade slipped a little on Sunday after he won the French Presidential race.

The pro-European was caught on live TV preparing to deliver his victory speech and having his makeup done in a rare behind-the-scenes moment.

News feeds had cut to Macron in order to see him deliver the address, but the cameras appeared to have turned on a few moments too early.

A nervous-looking Emmanuel Macron was shown practicing his speech and having his make up done to millions of viewers on Sunday night - unaware that he was on TV

Instead viewers were treated to a few moments of a nervous-looking Macron completing a sound-check and taking a sip of water.

Other broadcasts also showed an assistant dabbing makeup on to his face with a sponge as he prepared to address the nation, unaware that he was being broadcast to millions of viewers around the world.

When he finally delivered the speech, Macron attempted to reach out to Le Pen's voters, saying he was aware of the 'anger, anxiety and doubt' that many feel.

He vowed to defend their best interests, saying he would also work hard to defend France's image abroad.

Viewers were treated to several moments of Macron making last-minute adjustments before finally beginning his victory speech

When he did get underway, the centrist reached out to those who voted for rival Marine Le Pen, saying he is aware of the 'anger, anxiety and doubt' that many feel

Macron vowed to be 'at the forefront' in the fight against terrorism, acutely aware that his country has been the target of a series of attacks in recent years.

Minutes earlier, Le Pen had given her own address, in which she said the French people had 'voted for continuity'.

While acknowledging that she had been defeated, Le Pen hailed an historic vote-share for her National Front party, calling it 'a new political force'.

She vowed to 'lead the fight' at the French parliamentary elections next month, saying: 'Our patriotic and republican alliance will be the primary force of opposition to the programme of the new president.'