During a state visit, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a rare display of affection, appearing to hold hands in a behind the scenes photo from the Windsor Castle state banquet for President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The image was posted Wednesday on the couple's Instagram Stories after the royal family hosted the Trumps.
Middleton, 43, wore a full-length gold Chantilly lace evening coat over a silk crepe gown by Phillipa Lepley, completing the look with the Lover’s Knot Tiara and earrings inherited from Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II. William, also 43, wore a military style suit as the couple and other guests dined at Windsor Castle. Melania Trump was in a yellow off-the-shoulder gown, while the president and King Charles III wore suits. Queen Camilla wore a blue dress.
Earlier that day, the royal family greeted the president and first lady for a garden walkabout. Middleton coordinated with Melania in jewel tones, wearing a maroon Emilia Wickstead coat dress, while the former model wore a black Christian Dior haute couture jacket and skirt with a plum hat. The couple posted footage of the visit with the caption a day to remember in Windsor for the State Visit of POTUS.
The U.S. president reportedly complimented Middleton, calling her beautiful when they met, and echoed the sentiment in his banquet speech, telling attendees that Melania and he were delighted to visit with Prince William and to see Her Royal Highness, Princess Catherine, noting she appeared radiant and healthy.
The state visit continues as Windsor hosts a high-profile guest list, with William and Kate, parents of Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, maintaining a steady public presence through ceremonies and moments caught on camera.