Kate Middleton arriving at the reception for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
London received the visit of Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa. During this state visit, King Charles III acted for the first time as host, accompanied by his wife Camilla Parker, as well as his son William and Kate Middleton, who undoubtedly stole the limelight of the day.
Kate Middleton and Prince William greet South Africa’s President
Kate Middelton has worn for this occasion a dress-coat in a flattering purple color. This premiere design belongs to the firm Emilia Wickstead, with crossover neckline, cinched waist and skirt with tables that stylizes the figure of the Princess of Wales.
Kate Middleton and William at the reception for Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa.
She did not miss the special headdress, a simple but stylish pillbox hat decorated with a bow, all in the same tone as the dress. However, it was the jewelry that attracted the most attention in Middleton’s look.
Reception for Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa
For the first time, Kate Middleton has worn the Princess of Wales brooch on the lapel of her dress, a diamond piece with an emerald teardrop that belonged to Queen Alexandra and that Diana of Wales wore in 1982 during an event that took place at the Royal Opera House.
Kate Middleton arriving on arrival at the reception for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
In this case, Kate Middleton has combined it with earrings that also belonged to Diana. To close the look, Middleton has opted for a pair of classic suede pumps and a matching handbag that completed this spectacular look.
Kate Middleton and Prince William host Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa
On the same evening as this event, Kate Middleton will attend her first gala dinner with the title of Princess of Wales. This is a historic day when the best jewels of the royal jewelry box will be brought out.
Kate Middleton and William at the reception for Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa.
As is tradition, the evening will take place in the impressive Buckingham Palace Ballroom, where a horseshoe-shaped table will seat more than 150 guests.