German State Visit LIVE: Royal fans all say the same thing about Princess Kate
King Charles and Queen Camilla have treated the German President and First Lady to a glittering display of pomp and ceremony at Windsor Castle today, with the Prince and Princess of Wales playing a key role.
Princess Kate makes telling one-word coming during exhibition
The Princess of Wales said that an exhibit of German Meissen porcelain was âbeautifulâ as she examined the display with Prince William, following a private lunch with the German President and his wife.
The King and Queen took their German guests to the Green Drawing Room to see a special collection of items from the Royal Collection linked to Germany.
The Prince of Wales, with the Princess of Wales, who was wearing a black Burberry dress with a pearl necklace, also joined them, as did the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
William and Kate stayed by each other’s side throughout as they viewed the five different tables of artefacts from the Royal Collection.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife were also shown a Christmas Eve entry in Queen Victoria’s diary from 1850 in which she described how her children were delighted with their Christmas tree. Victoria and Albert were responsible for popularising the German tradition of Christmas trees in Britain.
The guests also saw a photograph of Victoria’s own tree and presents from 1857.
Princess Catherine looked gorgeous today (Image: Getty)
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Princess Kate sparks frenzy with dazzling appearance in Windsor
The Princess of Wales stunned fans today as she took on a key role in welcoming the German President and his wife to the UK.
Princess Catherine dazzled in a blue ensemble as she chatted to her German guests at Heathrow airport before heading to Windsor.
Fans loved the future Queenâs look and took to social media to praise her.
One user wrote on X: âLove seeing the coat and hat again. The jewellery selection, especially the brooch, is so strong it reminds me of QE 2.â
Another one said: âJust epic! The sleek silhouette, perfect fit head to toe, and the colour!!â
A third one commented: âLove the Royal Blue on her. She looks great.â
Catherine wore a blue coat by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, with a matching hat, her hair down and straight, and earrings which belonged to William’s late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, and a Prince of Wales Feathers brooch.
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The royals view special exhibition at Windsor Castle
The King and Queen, along with the Prince and Princess of Wales, took their German guests to view a special exhibition in the Green Drawing Room of Windsor Castle.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh also them.
The exhibition featured items relating to Germany from the Royal Collection
The Prince and Princess of Wales (Image: Getty)
The King and President Steinmeier (Image: Getty)
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Prince William and Princess Kate release new video of the state visit
The Princess and Princess of Wales have shared a new video showing moments from today’s greeting and official welcome of the German President and his wife.
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President Steinmeier enjoys lunch with the royals at Windsor Castle
Germanyâs President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender have now entered Windsor Castle alongside the royal party for a private lunch in the State Dining Room.
The group will then head to the Green Drawing Room, where they will view a special exhibition of items relating to Germany from the Royal Collection.
The royals welcomed the German President and his wife to the UK today (Image: Getty)
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Princess Kate avoids awkward Queen Camilla blunder at state visit
Queen Camilla shared a sweet moment with Princess Catherine, as she and Prince William welcomed the German President and First Lady to the UK for a state visit.
After greeting Frank-Walter Steinmeier and wife Elke BĂźdenbender at Heathrow Airport, the group travelled to Windsor Castle to meet the King and Queen.
As William and Catherine took their place to the side, the Princess dropped into a respectful curtsey, but the gesture was initially missed by Camilla as she was speaking to the First Lady.
The Princess of Wales effortlessly pulled off the move (Image: Getty)
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Chaos erupts after horse out of control during state visit in front of King Charles
One of the horses during todayâs march past in Windsor for the German Presidentâs official welcome to the UK appeared to be out of control following the King and Mr Steinmeierâs inspection of the Guard of Honour.
Just as the Life Guards, a unit in the Household Cavalry, were starting to march in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle, one of the horses appeared to be giving its rider a difficult time as they began the route.
The horse kept getting out of the queue and jumping back and forth before settling down and continuing with the march past.
One of the horses misbehaved during the march past in Windsor today (Image: Emily Ferguson)
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The Germans are officially welcomed in Windsor
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived in Windsor with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender, where they were met by the King and Queen on the red-carpeted Royal Dais, with Charles greeting the president with a warm handshake.
Mr Steinmeier told the King “it’s so wonderful to see you again” before giving a hearty chuckle.
Kate smiled and curtseyed at Camilla, but thinking the Queen had not seen her, did another curtsey just in case when the Queen looked her way.
A 41-gun royal salute was fired from the East Lawn within the Windsor Home Park, timed to coincide with the welcome.
The royal party and their guests stood for the playing of the German national anthem.
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The King and Queen ready to welcome the German President
The King and Queen arrived at the Royal Dais in the centre of Windsor, close to Windsor Castle, as they prepare to greet the President of Germany.
Charles and Camilla were met with a royal salute from the waiting Sovereign’s Escort and the national anthem, played by a military band.
The King opted for a classic dark overcoat amid the chilly December air while the Queen was dressed in a sapphire blue silk dress, with a sapphire blue cashmere top stitch coat by Anna Valentine and a matching feathered hat by Philip Treacy.
Camilla, wearing black boots and gloves in the chilly air, also wore a sapphire and diamond brooch that once belonged to Queen Victoria.
The King and and Queen (Image: Getty)
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Prince William and Princess Kate to shortly arrive at Windsor Castle
The final touches are done at Windsor Castle as the Prince and Princess of Wales are shortly expected to arrive with their German guests for their official welcome to the UK.
The Guard of Honour has already arrived in the Quadrangle of the castle. It is one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, dating back to the 17th century.
The regiment will give the royal salute upon the guests’ arrival. A royal salute will also be fired at the Tower of London.
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Princess Kate looks glamorous as she carries out key role at German state visit
Princess Catherine flew the flag for British fashion today as she stepped out in a stunning Burberry dress, layered beneath a tailored coat by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
She finished her look with a glittering pair of sapphire drop earrings that once belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales, along with the iconic Feathers Brooch pinned to her lapel.
The heirloom, which features the three plumes of the Prince of Wales feathers, is reportedly worth over ÂŁ100,000 and was originally given to Diana by the Queen Mother as a wedding gift in 1981.
Princess Catherine dazzles in blue (Image: Getty)
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The Prince and Princess of Wales greet the German President and his wife at Heathrow Airport
Prince William and Princess Catherine have greeted their German guests at Heathrow Airport.
The royal couple exchanged handshakes and pleasantries with their guests around 11.30pm before greeting the German delegation.They will now lead them to the motorcade for Windsor Castle.
Catherine looks stunning in a blue Alexander McQueen coat and a hat in a darker blue shade.
Prince William and Princess Catherine greet the German couple (Image: Sky News)
