The Princess of Wales looked ready to celebrate as she joined members of the royal family at Windsor’s star-studded coronation concert tonight.
Kate, 41, showed off her tailoring skills in an Alexander McQueen suit as she and the Prince of Wales, 40, arrived at the musical extravaganza with their eldest children, Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, eight. Prince Louis, five, was not in attendance.
The mother-of-three looked typically classy in the £2,280 number from one of her favorite British fashion brands, which she paired with a striking diamond necklace.
More than 20,000 people traveled to Windsor to witness the star-studded concert celebrating the coronation of King Charles, headlined by Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.
Earlier today, Kate and William surprised royal fans at a Big Lunch gathering in the Berkshire town – a day after attending the King’s historic coronation.
The concert came after Buckingham Palace issued the first public statement on behalf of Charles and Camilla since they were crowned.
The Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and the Prince of Wales are seen at the coronation concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle
A spokesman for the palace said the King and Queen were “deeply grateful” to everyone involved in organizing the celebrations and ceremony, and to the spectators who attended the day.
“Their Majesties were deeply moved by yesterday’s events and deeply grateful to all who helped make it such a glorious event – and to the very many who showed their support in such numbers in London and beyond.” he said.
The King, Queen and Royal Family have joined some 20,000 members of the public in this musical extravaganza.
Heir to the throne William will take the stage to deliver a speech at the event in the grounds of Windsor Castle, with Kensington Palace sharing behind-the-scenes footage of the Prince during rehearsals.
The show, hosted by Downton Abbey and Paddington actor Hugh Bonneville, will feature Hollywood star Tom Cruise, Dynasty actress Dame Joan Collins, adventurer Bear Grylls and singer Sir Tom Jones via video message.
The series of pre-recorded sketches reveals little-known facts about the monarch and includes moments from the much-loved literary character Winnie-the-Pooh – seemingly echoing the famous moment Paddington Bear had tea with the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee celebration.
There will also be performances by Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, veteran singer Steve Winwood – whose grandson Arthur Eliot was one of Camilla’s pages of honor – and Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls.
Classical acts such as Andrea Bocelli, bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and Chinese pianist Lang Lang will also perform.
Kate, 41, showed off her tailoring skills in an Alexander McQueen suit as she and the Prince of Wales, 40, arrived at the musical extravaganza with their eldest children, Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, eight. Prince Louis, five, was not in attendance
The mum-of-three (pictured right) looked typically stylish in the £2,280 number from one of her favorite British fashion brands, which she paired with a striking diamond necklace
His Majesty! King Charles seemed to point to something in the crowd as he stood next to Kate and Princess Charlotte
Like Mother like daughter! Kate and Princess Charlotte seemed equally interested while attending the concert
Family affair! The Princess of Wales, Princess Eugenie, Princess Charlotte and Prince George at the coronation concert
The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal College of Music and Royal College of Art come together for the first time to create a one-off performance starring Sex Education and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa and Olivier Award nominee Mei Mac.
Thousands of street parties have been held across the country and people have been encouraged to gather for the Coronation Big Lunch.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, hosted a luncheon in Downing Street, inviting volunteers, Ukrainian refugees and members of youth groups.
Meanwhile, Camilla asked for her coronation bouquet of English spring flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in the Coronation Church, Westminster Abbey.
The simple posy, including auricles, the late Queen’s favorite lily of the valley, and one of Charles’ favorite hellebores, by Shane Connolly, the King and Queen’s favorite florist, was placed at the memorial.
Royal brides traditionally send their bouquets to be placed there the day after their wedding in a tradition started by the Queen Mother.
Camilla did not wear the flowers on Saturday because it was a coronation and not a wedding, the palace said.