The Princess of Wales blended new and outdated types for immediately’s engagements tied to the Qatar state go to to the UK. 
The Prince and Princess of Wales formally welcomed the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani to the UK this morning at a non-public residence in London. The Amir and Prince William are graduates of the Royal Navy Academy at Sandhurst. 
The Princess and Sheikha Jawaher chatting. 
The Prince and Princess then accompanied the Qatari royals to Horse Guards Parade for a ceremonial welcome—extra from Simon Perry’s Individuals story.
Charles was pushed from Buckingham Palace down the Mall, which was embellished, as is custom, with the flags of each the U.Okay. and Qatar. When King Charles’ royal limousine pulled up at Horse Guards Parade it was heralded with the nationwide anthem, “God Save The King.” Prince William and Princess Kate then arrived with the company from Qatar at round 12:10 p.m. U.Okay. time.
Lizzie Robinson of ITV shared a video of the {couples} arriving. For these keen on a curtsy, you’ll see the Princess do this about 33 seconds into the video.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at Horse Guards Parade with the Emir of Qatar and Sheikha Jawaher #StateVisitQatar pic.twitter.com/eBWgC33Sy7
— Lizzie Robinson (@LizzieITV) December 3, 2024
A large shot from the welcoming ceremony. 
In case you are questioning why we don’t see the Queen within the Horse Guards parade photographs, we be taught extra from this BBC piece.
Queen Camilla missed the outside components of the welcoming ceremony, as she’s nonetheless affected by the after results of a chest an infection, however she is participating in occasions in Buckingham Palace, together with the state banquet.
She advised company that her chest an infection had been a type of pneumonia, which has now cleared, however she nonetheless generally suffers from post-viral fatigue and bouts of utmost tiredness. Palace sources say she has recovered properly, however the “episodic” fatigue has meant the Queen has needed to pull out of quite a few engagements over latest weeks.
The Amir was invited to examine a Guard of Honour fashioned of the first Battalion Welsh Guards.
Then it was time for the carriage procession from Horse Guards Parade to Buckingham Palace. 
A take a look at the King’s carriage on the Mall. 
The Prince and Princess of Wales within the Australian State Carriage. 
A video as everybody arrived at Buckingham Palace.
The King and Queen, joined by The Prince and Princess of Wales, have welcomed Their Highnesses The Amir and Sheikha Jawaher of Qatar to Buckingham Palace.#StateVisit pic.twitter.com/Cxb0sfHj9E
— The Royal Household (@RoyalFamily) December 3, 2024
There was a non-public lunch at Buckingham Palace, adopted by a viewing of a particular exhibition within the Image Gallery of things from the Royal Assortment regarding Qatar.
The King and Queen within the Image Gallery with their company.
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Additionally at immediately’s luncheon and exhibit viewing, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent.
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On this video, you see the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
✨ Extra of our beautiful Edward and Sophie attending a particular exhibition in Buckingham Palace’s Image Gallery of artefacts associated to Qatar. ❤️#DukeofEdinburgh#DuchessofEdinburgh
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— Mariana – The Edinburghs Fan Account (@Mari_Edinburghs) December 3, 2024
One other view of the Prince and Princess. You possibly can see that beneath her coat, the Princess wore her Eponine London coatdress. 
Now for our take a look at what else Kate wore. Her coat was a past-season piece designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The burgundy and maroon shades worn immediately match the Qatari flag. 
Beneath the coat, the Princess repeated her Eponine London Coatdress initially worn for the 2022 Christmas carol live performance, then seen once more in September 2023 for a go to to Wales. 
The Princess introduced again a hat that was first famous throughout that very same 2023 Wales go to. The Sahar Millinery Teardrop Beret with Bow. 
It has a teardrop-shaped base with a stylized bow on the left aspect. 
She carried her Chanel Nouvelle Flap Bag in calfskin with Enamel Deal with, first famous throughout a March 2017 go to to Paris.
The Princess was in a brand new pair of trainers by Gianvito Rossi, the ‘Rhymes 90’ type ($847) in a shade known as Merlot. The boots are all leather-based with a 3.3″ heel and a pointed toe. 
Her hair was in an elaborate updo. 
Within the jewellery division, she wore the Nigel Milne triple-strand pearl bracelet that initially belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales, the Queen’s Japanese four-row pearl and diamond choker, and the Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings.
As famous above, the Princess wore her personalized Eponine London Midi Coatdress beneath the Sarah Burton coat, and he or she modified from her boots into her Bordeaux Gianvito 105 pumps for the luncheon.
The Princess will not be attending tonight’s state dinner. Here’s a fast video of preps for that occasion.
Ending touches and closing checks forward of this night’s State Banquet… 🍴✨#StateVisit pic.twitter.com/69FlelwHVD
— The Royal Household (@RoyalFamily) December 3, 2024
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Additionally immediately, one other video within the run-up to Friday’s carol live performance.
Invitations are properly on their method forward of our Collectively at Christmas Carol Service!
Bringing collectively inspiring folks from throughout the UK, @wabbey might be crammed with 1,600 individuals who have supported others of their communities, whether or not on a private degree with family and friends,… pic.twitter.com/2o4AJ7kXH5
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 2, 2024
Now we have extra particulars on the service by way of this Echo Information story.
Olympic biking champion Sir Chris Hoy, who’s terminally sick with prostate most cancers, will gentle a candle as will Lindsey Burrow, the spouse of former Rugby League star Rob Burrow who died in June following a battle with motor neurone illness.
The Prince of Wales and a number of stars together with actor Richard E Grant, Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery, Sophie Okonedo, nominated for an Oscar for her function within the movie Lodge Rwanda, and Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty, will make readings, linked to the theme of affection and empathy.
Kensington Palace additionally posted a video from a group carol service final night time at Rochester Cathedral. It’s certainly one of fifteen group singalongs tied to the annual carol service this yr.
At Rochester Cathedral final night time, on the first of fifteen group carol companies recognising those that have gone above and past to assist others of their communities.
Just like the Westminster Abbey service, these occasions replicate upon the significance of affection and empathy, and the way… pic.twitter.com/wHOiIU4FP4
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 3, 2024
The Palace additionally launched a letter concerning the live performance penned by the Princess. 
I’ll see you Friday for the carol service!
EDITORIAL NOTE: A reminder that feedback harshly criticizing the Princess’s look should not revealed. That features these saying she appears exhausted, drained, dreadful, and comparable adjectives.
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The Royal Household posted a video of the Horse Guards Parade welcome.
🇬🇧🤝🇶🇦 Earlier immediately, at Horse Guards Parade, The King welcomed Their Highnesses The Amir and Sheikha Jawaher of the State of Qatar to the UK.
Following each Nationwide Anthems, The Amir was invited to examine a Guard of Honour and obtained a Royal Salute.
His Majesty and Their… pic.twitter.com/UmqKzcnKgp
— The Royal Household (@RoyalFamily) December 3, 2024
The Royal Household Channel has roughly 11 minutes of video from the Horse Guards Parade ceremony.
The Royal Household Channel additionally covers the exhibit viewing.
