In amongst the pomp and pageantry at the State visit, you might have missed the sweet moment between Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla . They were among the senior royals present during a ceremonial welcome for the German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, First Lady Elke Büdenbender.

The Princess of Wales kissed the monarch’s wife on the cheek as they embraced outside Windsor Castle, and she also dipped into an elegant curtsey. They both watched, alongside King Charles and Prince William , in the quadrangle as a Guard Honour gave a royal salute and a regimental band played the German and British national anthems.

Kate, 43, was the epitome of elegance in a indigo blue coat dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, who also designed her wedding dress. She s

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