DONALD Trump hailed “radiant” and “healthy” Princess Kate as she dazzled in a golden gown tonight.
The US leader praised the Princess of Wales in his speech at the lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle.
Prince William and Princess Kate arriving at the state banquet[/caption]
Catherine was seated next to the US leader[/caption]
Mr Trump said he believes the Wales’ will have ‘unbelievable success in the future’[/caption]
Mr Trump said: “His Majesty has also raised a remarkable son in His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales. Really amazing.
“We’ve gotten to know you and I think you’re going to have an unbelievable success in future.
“Melania and I are delighted to visit again with Prince William and to see Her Royal Highness, Princess Catherine, so radiant and so healthy, it’s so beautiful. It’s really a great honour, thank you.”
The Princess of Wales stunned in a champagne gold Chantilly lace evening coat over a silk crepe gown.
Kate donned the couture creation by British designer Phillipa Lepley, with a full-length, hand-embroidered lace coat featuring a regal-looking high collar.
The princess’s coat featured hand-embroidered roses with couched gold cording, accented with French knots and satin-stitched blooms.
Her earrings belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth and she wore the Lover’s Knot Tiara with her hair down.
Earlier in the day, Mr Trump appeared to tell future queen, Kate, “You’re so beautiful, so beautiful” as she greeted him at Victoria House.
Kate was also wearing the Royal Family Order of King Charles III, Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II, Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order and GCVO Star and Sash.
Meanwhile First Lady Melania Trump stepped out in a fitted, off-the-shoulder, long-sleeved vivid yellow gown, with contrasting wide pink buckled belt.
The Queen was wearing a royal blue silk marocain embroidered dress by Fiona Clare, and a sapphire and diamond tiara, and the King’s Family Order.
And, Prince William was in white tie and a Windsor tail coat, and the Most Noble Order of the Garter Sash with the Lesser George.
He was also wearing his miniature medals – Order of the Bath and the Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee and Coronation medal – as well as Chest Orders of the Order of the Garter and Order of the Thistle and the Neck Order of the Order of the Bath.
The Princess of Wales stunned in a champagne gold Chantilly lace evening coat over a silk crepe gown[/caption]
The President directed parts of his speech towards Kate[/caption]
It comes as Mr Trump also hailed the relationship between the UK and US in his speech.
He said: “We’re like two notes in one chord or two verses of the same prose.
“Each beautiful on its own, but really meant to be played together.
“The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal. It’s irreplaceable and unbreakable.
“We had a very sick country one year ago, and today, I believe we’re the hottest country anywhere in the world.
“In fact, nobody’s even questioning it, but we owe so much of that to you and the footing that you gave us when we started.”
The US leader closed his speech by praising Charles as a “very, very special man” and Camilla, a “very, very special Queen”.
King Charles also closed his speech hailing the partnership.
“Mr President, Mrs Trump – the bond between our two nations is indeed a remarkable one,” he said.
“Forged in the fire of conflict, it has been fortified through our shared endeavours and burnished by the deep affection between our people.
“Tested time and again, it has borne the weight of our common purpose and raised our ambition for a better world.
“So in renewing our bond tonight, we do so with unshakeable trust in our friendship and in our shared commitment to independence and liberty.
“Therefore, as we celebrate this unparalleled partnership, allow me to propose a toast – to President Trump and the First Lady, and to the health, prosperity and happiness of the people of the United States of America.”
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