Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the U.Okay. on Tuesday.
The Prince and Princess of Wales had a particular position to play within the first state go to since Charles turned King following the Queen’s demise on September 8.
The couple escorted the president to Horse Guards Parade — a standard opening of a state go to — from his lodge forward of the ceremonial welcome with King Charles III.
Kate donned an necessary accent for the event, sporting the Princess of Wales Feather Brooch for the time since receiving her new title.
The piece has beforehand been worn by William’s mom, the late Princess Diana.
Ramaphosa additionally joined the King and Camilla, Queen Consort in a horse-drawn procession within the Irish State Coach by means of London to Buckingham Palace, Individuals reported.
William and Kate sat within the Australian State Coach with South Africa’s International Minister Naledi Pandor.
Charles and Camilla, who’re internet hosting a banquet for his or her visitor on the palace, had formally greeted Ramaphosa at Horse Guards Parade because the two-day journey kicked off earlier within the day.
This marks the primary U.Okay. state go to in over three years as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.