Kate says George, Charlotte and Louis will be jealous as she and William have a meet and greet (and eat) with sandwich-wielding Paddington Bear after the Royal Variety Performance.
The Princess of Wales has said George, Charlotte, and Louis will be jealous that she and Prince William had a meet and greet with Britain's beloved sandwich-wielding Paddington Bear.
William and Catherine, both 43, joined an array of stars like Jessie J, Matt Lucas and host Jason Manford at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the Royal Variety Performance, which senior members of the Royal Family take turns to support.
Among this year's cast was the world-famous Paddington, whom both Catherine and William were particularly taken with. The future King even remarked on the bear's 'yummy' sandwich.
'Can I shake your hand? Your sandwich looks very nice,' William asked the bear. 'The way you were singing was totally incredible.' And as Paddington tipped his hat, William beamed, pointing to his sandwich and saying: 'It looks very yummy.'
However, it was before the annual charity event, when Kate told nine-year-old Emelie and Olivia Edwards, who handed the royal a stunning posy of winter-themed flowers, that her children would be sad not to have seen beloved Paddington.
Bending down to speak to the twins in a green velvet evening gown, the Duchess of Cambridge called the flowers 'sweet' while asking the girls if they were excited about the night ahead and if they were Paddington fans.
Nodding, Catherine told them: 'My kiddies will be very sad [to have missed the show], we are going to have to keep it a big secret. 'Bringing her finger to her lips, she added: 'They were very sad not to be joining us.'
Thanking Emelia and Olivia again, the Prince of Wales described them as 'very smiley,' with Catherine adding: 'It's infectious.'
The two young girls had been chosen because a family member works at the charity's residential care home, Brinsworth House in Twickenham, where the flowers had been plucked.
Arriving outside the main entrance to the building before taking their seats in the Royal Box earlier this evening, the Princess was the picture of elegance in a green velvet evening gown, while William looked dapper in a black tie.
Catherine paired her emerald dress, thought to be from German luxury fashion brand Talbot Runhof, with the exquisite Greville chandelier earrings, once favoured by the late Queen Elizabeth II and crafted by Cartier over eleven years.
The outing marked a rare joint 'black tie' evening for the royal couple, after William attended the Diplomatic Corps reception at Windsor Castle last night solo.
Despite cold and sleet in the British capital, fans were out in force to see Catherine join her prince just a stone's throw from their London base at Kensington Palace.
The Wales's arrival at the Royal box was met by state trumpeters, while Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins sang the national anthem as the crowd stood to greet the royal couple.
This year's show was hosted by Jason Manford and included an exclusive performance from Paddington The Musical, which opened at the Savoy Theatre at the start of the month.
The beloved fictional bear became synonymous with the late Queen Elizabeth after she appeared in a cameo with the marmalade-loving character for her Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
After the monarch died in September that year, well-wishers left Paddington toys and marmalade sandwiches as tributes outside royal residences such as Buckingham Palace.
The Prince and Princess were greeted on Wednesday by Colonel Jane Davis, Vice Lord-Lieutenant for Greater London and the President and CEO of the Royal Albert Hall, James Max and James Ainscough, on the red carpet outside the famous venue.
Entering the main foyer, the royal couple were introduced to Giles Cooper OBE, chairman of the Royal Variety Charity, before meeting half a dozen executives from the charity and ITV, who produces the show.
Catherine, who had goose bumps on her bare arms following her entrance in the cold, said it was nice to be return to the Royal Variety Performance as she chatted to the line-up.
Backstage, Jessie J and Princess Kate shared a poignant moment, hugging as they spoke of their recent cancer scares as the songstress remarked to the royal: 'I just want to give you a hug, cancer really puts life into perspective.'
The Domino singer has been open about her recent experience of undergoing a mastectomy, while also praising the Duchess of Cambridge for sharing her own cancer journey with the public.
Princess Kate told the 37-year-old how her performance of her new song, I'll Never Know Why, which she wrote for her late bodyguard, Dave, who died by suicide in 2021, was 'moving'.
Jessie J responded: 'It is such an important conversation. I just miss him and I want to help others.' She also spoke of the importance of supporting men's mental health and encouraging them to discuss their feelings.
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