Prince William and Kate Middleton had a glamorous night out on Monday, hosting a reception for the U.K.- Africa Investment Summit at Buckingham Palace.
The Duke of Cambridge wore a navy suit with a red tie for the formal occasion. The Duchess of Cambridge was simply stunning in a long, sequined red number by Needle & Thread, as identified by People.
The $600 dress, which is now sold out, features a ruffled collar and long, beaded sleeves. Kate paired the gorgeous gown with a matching red clutch and heels, along with her trusty blowout hairstyle.
Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, also attended the event alongside Kate and William.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge host a reception for heads of state and government at Buckingham Palace in London on Jan. 20, following the U.K.-Africa Investment Summit. (Photo: YUI MOK via Getty Images)
The Duchess of Cambridge walks through to the State Room with the master of the household. (Photo: WPA Pool via Getty Images)
At one point during the reception, the duke spoke about his love for Africa.
“The African continent holds a very special place in my heart. It is the place my father took my brother and me shortly after our mother died,” William said, standing alongside the Duchess of Cambridge and Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
“And when deciding where best to propose to Catherine, I could think of no more fitting place than Kenya to get down on one knee,” the duke added.
William and Kate’s reception comes one day after Prince Harry publicly addressed his royal exit and his talks with Prince Charles, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth.
“It brings me great sadness it’s come to this,” the Duke of Sussex said in his speech Monday, adding that there “was really no other option” for he and Meghan Markle.
“Our hope was to continue serving the Queen, the commonwealth, and my military associations, but without public funding. Unfortunately, that wasn’t possible,” the prince said.
“I’ve accepted this, knowing that it doesn’t change who I am or how committed I am,” he continued. “But I hope that helps you understand what it had to come to, that I would step my family back from all I have ever known, to take a step forward into what I hope can be a more peaceful life.”
William and Kate, the Princess Royal and the Earl and Countess of Wessex join heads of government, ministers and members of NGOs attending the U.K.-Africa Investment Summit for a group photograph at London's Buckingham Palace. (Photo: YUI MOK via Getty Images)
After the speech and spending most of Monday in meetings with African leaders and U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on behalf of the U.K.-Africa Investment Summit, Harry jetted to Canada to rejoin Meghan and their son, Archie. He did not attend the Buckingham Palace reception.
A previous photo caption incorrectly referenced Prince Harry, who did not attend the awards.
The Duchess of Cambridge visits the Islington Community Garden in London on Jan. 15, 2019.
Jan. 16
Kate visits London's Royal Opera House on Jan. 16.
Jan. 29
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and Kate officially open the V&A Dundee design museum in Dundee, Scotland, on Jan. 29.
Feb. 5
Kate visits Lavender Primary School in London in support of Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week on Feb. 5.
Feb. 10
The duchess attends the EE British Academy Film Awards on Feb. 10 in London.
Feb. 13
Kate attends a 'Mental Health In Education' conference at Mercers’ Hall on Feb. 13 in London.
Feb. 13
Kate attends a gala dinner in aid of ‘Mentally Healthy Schools’ at London's Victoria and Albert Museum on Feb. 13.
Feb. 27
Kate visits the Empire Music Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Feb. 27.
Feb. 27
The duchess takes part in a football training session with children during a visit to the National Stadium in Belfast on Feb. 27.
Feb. 27
Kate and William, Duke of Cambridge, visit during their visit to the National Stadium on Feb. 27.
Feb. 28
The duchess visits CineMagic at the Braid Arts Centre in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on Feb. 28.
March 5
Kate attends a reception to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the investiture of her father-in-law, the Prince of Wales, at Buckingham Palace on March 5.
March 6
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge depart after visiting Blackpool Tower in Blackpool, England, on March 6.
March 11
Kate arrives for the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on March 11.
March 12
The duchess visits the Henry Fawcett Children's Centre in London on March 12.
March 12
The duchess attends the Portrait Gala 2019 at London's National Portrait Gallery on March 12.
March 17
The duchess attends the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Cavalry Barracks in Hounslow, England, on March 17.
March 19
Kate visits The Foundling Museum in London on March 19.
March 28
The duchess visits the Scouts’ headquarters at Gilwell Park in Epping, England, on March 28.
April 25
The duchess attends the ANZAC Day Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on April 25.
April 21
Kate and William attend Easter Sunday service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, England, on April 21.
May 1
The duchess arrives to officially open the new Anna Freud Centre Of Excellence in London on May 1.
May 7
Kate arrives to launch the King's Cup Regatta at Cutty Sark, Greenwich, London on May 7.
May 8
Kate visits Newborough Beach to join the Menai Bridge Scouts during a visit to North Wales on May 8 in Caernarfon, UK.
May 8
The duke and duchess visit the Caernarfon Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter Base during their visit to North Wales on May 8.
May 14
Kate visits a D-Day exhibition at Bletchley Park in Bletchley, England, on May 14.
May 20
Kate attends her Back to Nature Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on May 20 in London.
May 20
The duke and duchess at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on May 20.
May 21
The duke and duchess attending the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 21.
June 3
The duchess and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin at the East Gallery for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3.
June 6
Kate attends the Household Division's 'Beating Retreat' at the Horse Guards Parade in London on June 6.
June 8
William, Kate, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis (in the duke's arms) watch a flyover from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour, the Queen's annual birthday parade, on June 8 in London.
June 11
William and Kate at Deepdale Hall Farm, a traditional fell sheep farm on June 11 in Patterdale, England.
June 12
Kate attends the first annual gala dinner in recognition of Addiction Awareness Week on June 12 in London.
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