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Special meaning behind Kate Middleton’s stunning grey outfit for state visit

The royals are hosting a state visit in Windsor

Kate Middleton wowed in a grey outfit on Wednesday to welcome the President and First Lady of Nigeria to the UK for a state visit.

King Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78, hosted the President of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, in Windsor for an official visit. It’s the first Nigerian state visit to the UK for 37 years.

The Prince and Princess of Wales stepped into their royal roles to welcome the president and first lady to Windsor, before they met up with the king and queen.

Prince William and Kate Middleton, in grey outfit, during state visit
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the first day of the state visit on Wednesday (Credit: Cover Images)

Kate Middleton wows in grey outfit for state visit

For the official occasion, the Princess of Wales, 44, looked stunning in a grey coat dress. It featured white lapels and double-breasted buttons. It also had corset detailing on the back.

The outfit also carried a sweet nod to the Nigerian president and first lady as it was made by British-Nigerian fashion designer Tolu Coker.

To complete the look, Kate wore a matching grey hat by Jane Taylor with white detailing and grey heels.

Royal fans loved the look with one person gushing on X: “Catherine is always honouring countries!!! She really is the best.”

Another said: “The Princess of Wales knows how to dress for diplomacy, she wore a Nigerian designer!”

A third added: “It’s nice to see her in such a different colour and design.”

Kate Middleton in grey outfit during state visit
The Princess of Wales’ outfit won over royal fans (Credit: Cover Images)

Inside the Nigerian president’s state visit to UK

On the first day of the two-day state visit, President Tinubu and First Lady, Mrs. Tinubu, visited Windsor Castle.

They joined King Charles and Queen Camilla for a ceremonial welcome in the castle’s quadrangle.

Meanwhile, President Tinubu was then invited to inspect the Guard of Honour.

Also during the state visit, a state banquet will take place held in the president and first lady’s honour.

The president is also expected to lay a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II at St George’s Chapel.

King Charles and Nigeria's President during state visit
King Charles hosted the President of Nigeria (Credit: Zak Hussein)

Princess Kate praised for ‘elegant’ curtsy to King Charles and Queen Camilla

Once again, the Princess of Wales didn’t disappoint with her curtsy to King Charles and Queen Camilla during the first day of the state visit.

In a clip shared to X, Kate is seen dropping into a stunning curtsy as she and William introduced the president and first lady to the king and queen.

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One person wrote alongside the video: “The Princess of Wales has the most elegant curtsy, always so graceful and perfectly poised.”

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Another fan gushed: “Elegance like that can’t be taught, it’s something Catherine was born with. She’s one of the most elegant women on earth.”

Someone else added: “HRH The Princess of Wales greets HM The King with a graceful curtsy. A beautiful moment of tradition and respect.”

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Rebecca Carter
Editor (Royal Insider)

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