ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - This week’s royal update is all about South Africa’s state visit to the United Kingdom, as the Prince and Princess of Wales – Prince William and Kate Middleton, King Charles III and other royal members met President Cyril Ramaphosa. We also look at an update on Prince Andrew’s heckler.
Ramaphosa meets the royals
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s UK state visit is scheduled for two days, and the first day went without a hitch.
The purpose of the visit is “to identify new areas of collaboration in advancing economic recovery and stability, and reaffirming the solid foundation between the two countries”.
On Tuesday evening the state banquet occurred, with the royals dressed to the nines, including the president himself in a traditional British tailcoat suit, with a red waist band.
Ramaphosa was photographed with King Charles III and the Queen Consort, Camilla Parker Bowles, in the music room at Buckingham Palace.
There was also a photo-op with William and Kate in a different setting. The royal couple said: “A pleasure to welcome President Cyril Ramaphosa to the UK”.
For the state banquet, Kate stunned in a Jenny Packham white gown, with diamante details on the shoulders.
A lot of effort went into the state banquet as royal staffers decorated the palace with arrangements featuring British-grown seasonal flowers which adorned the ballroom.
This was the first time the King hosted a state visit. On the first day, Ramaphosa also viewed a special display of items from the Royal Collection relating to South Africa.
Photo: @MbuyiseniNdlozi, Twitter
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