Kate Middleton takes a quick bow to King Charles III: Look
Princess Kate Middleton has once again shown her exemplary bow form.
The Princess of Wales, 41, quickly knelt before her father-in-law, King Charles IIIas the 75-year-old monarch shook hands with the South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol during the Horse Guards Parade in central London on Tuesday, November 21. Kate smiled and kept her upper body completely still as she bent her knees.
The royal greeting kicked off a state visit aimed at strengthening trade and defense ties between the United Kingdom and South Korea. Charles’ wife, Queen Camilleand Kate’s husband and heir apparent, Prince Williamalso attended the ceremony.
For the occasion, Kate wore a deep red Catherine Walker coat dress with a matching wide-brimmed hat and Gianvito Rossi pumps. She completed the look with a pair of sapphire earrings that previously belonged to Princess Diana and wore her hair in a low chignon.
Kate and William, 41, met Yoon and his wife, Kim Keon-hee, at their London hotel before attending the formal welcome ceremony, which included two ceremonial gun salutes. Yoon and Kim then joined Charles, Camilla, 76, Kate and William in a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace.
Kate Middleton and Prince William
James Whatling/MEGAKate has demonstrated her bowing skills several times over the years. During the annual Order of the Garter procession at Windsor Castle in June, Kate expertly balanced on high heels as she tucked one leg behind the other and paid her respects to the King and Queen.
The ever-ready princess got the chance to let loose earlier this month when she and William — who share sons Prince George, 10, and Prince Louis, 5, and daughter Princess Charlotte, 8 — attended Charles’ 75th birthday party at Clarence House.
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The duo were spotted driving away from the festivities with William behind the wheel. The prince wore a white shirt and black blazer, while Kate wore an emerald green dress with sequins.
William’s brother, Prince Harryand his wife, Meghan Markle, were conspicuously absent from the meeting. The pair previously claimed they had not received an invitation.
King Charles III
James Whatling/MEGA“In response to headlines in the British media, no contact has been made regarding an invitation to His Majesty’s upcoming birthday,” Harry’s spokesperson said. We weekly almost a week before the party was to take place.
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