Kate Middleton Stuns in Pale Pink as She and Prince William Present a United Front on This Historic Day
The historic moment in question? Today marked the first time in 17 years that France has made an official State Visit to the U.K. This meant the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron. And Princess Catherine, Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla were all on hand to greet them.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales walked side by side as they arrived to greet the French president on the first day of the three-day State Visit. William wore his signature navy blue suit. Meanwhile, Princess Catherine wowed in a pale pink look from Christian Dior. Per People, this was her first-ever Dior appearance (and she knocked it out of the park, if you ask me).
The united front continued as the Waleses rode away together in the back of their car. Catherine's pearls—and her bright smile—were on full display in photographs.
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Of course, this was all just the beginning when it came to pomp and circumstance. Catherine and William then took a ride in the Ascot Landau carriage during a coach procession at Windsor Castle. Again, they were photographed side by side as they smiled and chatted with a pair of French ministers, also in town for the State Visit.
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Pics were also snapped this morning on the royal dais, where the monarch and Queen Camilla stood with the French president and his wife. Off to the side, almost at their own little mini event, Princess Catherine and Prince William also stood at attention.It makes a lot of sense that the duo was glued at the hip for a number of reasons. Sure, this is a very official undertaking, one where Catherine is expected to be by her husband's side. But also, King Charles is the monarch, meaning he and Camilla are the ones with the big duties. This leaves William and Catherine as a bit of a welcome addition, but a side note nonetheless.
And, of course, Catherine has had quite the year when it comes to her health (even missing the Royal Ascot), so it's only natural that her husband—who has been her very obvious support system over the last year—would stick right by her side.
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