Royal family LIVE: Prince William and Princess Kate welcome German President in historic State Visit

All of the royal news from Wednesday 3 December, as the King and Queen welcome President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a state visit

William does the introductions

William proceeded to introduce them to the waiting dignities and could be seen to be holding and reading a piece of white card, as he announced the names of those in the lining party.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier smiled as he chatted to the prince as William guided the guests along the red carpet.

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Prince William speaks with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier as Catherine introduces dignitaries to his wife Elke

Prince and Princess arrive

The Prince and Princess of Wales have just greeted the President and First Lady at Heathrow airport.

A carpet lining party, formed of The King’s Colour Squadron, Royal Air Force, was in position for the arrival of the president’s Bundesrepublik Deutschland plane which featured a stripe made of the colours of the German flag.

William, in a smart suit, greeted the King’s guests alongside Kate, who was wearing a Burberry dress with 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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Prince William and the Princess of Wales wait to greet the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender

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Danielle Stacey
Online Royal CorrespondentLondon

1h ago

Ready for arrival

The red carpet has been rolled out at Heathrow airport for the President and First Lady as they prepare to disembark from their plane.

The Prince and Princess of Wales should arrive shortly to greet them.

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Ready for the President’s arrival