Princess Kate and Prince William will attend historic glitzy ceremony next week for first time since 2021

Prince William and Princess Kate

Kate and William will attend historic ceremony next week for the first time since 2021

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 23/11/2023

- 08:39

The Prince and Princess of Wales have only attended the event four times

Princess Kate and Prince William will attend this year's Royal Variety Performance, a royal photographer has announced.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have not attended the glitzy ceremony since 2021.


When asked by a fan on the social media platform X if the couple would attend the Royal Variety Performance, Tim Rooke, a royal photographer simply wrote: "Yes."

In 2021, Kate looked glamorous emerald gown by Jenny Packham, which she had previously worn during a royal tour of Pakistan.

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Despite being a working royal for 12 years, the Princess of Wales has only attended this event four times.

The first time Kate attended was in 2014, one year after she had given birth to Prince George.

The 41-year-old looked stunning in a black lace dress by Diane Von Furstenberg.

The style name was "Zarita", which had a fitted bodice and waist.

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Princess Kate attending the event in 2014

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Princess Kate and Prince William

Princess Kate and Prince William at the 2017 ceremony

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She accessorised with a lovely pair of Kiki McDonough earrings to complete the look.

Three years later, Kate wore a fabulous floor-length baby blue gown by Jenny Packham.

The princess also donned Oscar de la Renta heels at the 2017 ceremony.

Proving her popularity as a working royal, the mother-of-three was lent earrings from Queen Elizabeth II to wear during the ceremony.

Prince William and Princess Kate

Prince William and Princess Kate looking glamorous in 2019​

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Prince William and Princess Kate

Prince William and Princess Kate at the Royal Albert Hall in 2021

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In 2019, Kate once again graced the Royal Albert Hall with her attendance.

For this outing, she wore a bespoke black gown from one of her favourite brands, Alexander McQueen.

She additionally carried a Jimmy Choo bag and wore Erdem earrings.

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