Kate Middleton and Prince William wrapped their hands in a rare PDA during the Buckingham Palace reception to mark the South Korean president’s state visit
Prince William was spotted putting a comforting arm around his wife Kate during a reception at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, who rarely make public displays of affection, couldn’t resist getting cozy after Kate let her hair down at the royal residence.
The couple appeared in love at the lavish reception hosting President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee of South Korea in London.
William was seen placing his hand on his wife’s lower back and Kate returned the sweet gesture by placing her hand on her husband’s back before holding his hand.
The royal couple, who looked relaxed, walked hand in hand through the room full of dignitaries.
Prince William was spotted putting a comforting arm around Kate during a reception at Buckingham Palace
Kate, who wore her hair in a sleek bun under a Jane Taylor hat earlier in the day, let her brunette locks loose and they fell in loose curls past her shoulders as she cut a more relaxed figure.
The princess looked chic in a £3,000 red cap coat made by Catherine Walker and shoes by Gianvito Rossi.
To add even more glam to the look, Kate wore a pair of oval sapphire and diamond earrings from Princess Diana.
The royal family has worn a similar coat dress on many occasions, including at her Christmas Carol concert at Westminster Abbey in 2021. She wore a black version of the same dress to Prince Philip’s funeral.
The shoes are also a big favorite of Kate’s – she owns the heels in at least six colours.
Earlier in the day, Kate and William traveled with Mr Yoon and Ms Kim to a ceremonial welcome at the Horse Guards Parade, where the King and Queen were waiting.
Charles and Camilla took their seats at the royal pavilion around midday and briefly greeted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron, Home Secretary James Cleverly and the Defense Chiefs of Staff.
Camilla wore a blue dress and coat from Anna Valentine, a hat with loose feathers from Philip Treacy and a sapphire and diamond brooch that belonged to Queen Mary.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, who rarely show public displays of affection, following the example of Queen Elizabeth who did not hold the hand of her husband, Prince Philip, in public, could not resist getting cozy together on Tuesday
As the couple appeared in love at the lavish reception welcoming President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee of South Korea to London
William was seen placing his hand on his wife’s lower back and Kate returned the sweet gesture by placing her hand on her husband’s back before holding his hand.
Nearby were the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals, commanded by Major Edward van der Lande.
A guard of honor formed by F Company Scots Guards gave a royal salute amid traditional pomp and ceremony – and the King and Mr Yoon inspected the troops.
Members of the Scots Guards recently deployed to South Korea, where they trained troops. Mr. Yoon walked past the two rows of Guardsmen and glanced at the soldiers before returning with the king to the royal pavilion.
The VIP visitors were greeted by Their Majesties as Korea’s national anthem was played and a volley of ceremonial gun salutes rang out across the capital.
Major James Drummond Moray came forward and presented his guard of honor to the Korean President, inviting both himself and the King to inspect it.
Kate was all smiles as she wore an all-red ensemble for the ceremonial welcome for the President of South Korea
The Prince and Princess of Wales met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee
The British royal family had their photo taken with Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife on the day of the state visit
The royal family and their guests then left in a procession of carriages. The King and the President ride in The Irish State Coach, while
The Australian State Coach featured the Queen and First Lady.
The Prince and Princess of Wales rode in The Scottish State Coach with His Excellency Choo Kyungho, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance.
Other high-ranking officials followed in a series of semi-state Landaus.
At Buckingham Palace a guard of honor found by the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, with the King’s Colour, under the command of Major Andrew Campbell, Welsh Guards, with the Band of the Regiment, took up position in the Quadrangle to also collect the carriages greet. as a dismounted Detachment of Household Cavalry in the Grand Entrance.
Will and Kate sat together in the carriage as they took part in a welcoming ceremony
Kate opted for a glamorous make-up look for a day out
Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales, return to Buckingham Palace
Queen Camilla and the wife of South Korean President Kim Keon Hee travel by Horse Guards carriage to Buckingham Palace
Charles grinned from his state carriage after the ceremonial welcome today
As the parties arrived, the Guard of Honor received Their Majesties, Their Excellencies and Their Royal Highnesses with a royal salute, while the band played the Korean and British national anthems.
170 guests will gather for the banquet, usually a white tie and tiara affair, in the opulent Palace ballroom.
The King and Queen are expected to join other members of the royal family as Charles and Mr Yoon will deliver speeches.
Foreign secretaries are also usually invited, meaning Chipping Norton’s newly appointed Lord Cameron is likely to return to dinner at the royal residence, harking back to his days as prime minister.
Yoon, 62, is a well-known fan of karaoke and sang a verse of one of his favorite songs, American Pie, during a dinner at the White House in April at the request of President Joe Biden during a state visit to the US.
Mr Yoon and Ms Kim arrived quietly at Stansted Airport on Monday