Princess Kate's look of love for Prince William as they attend the Royal Variety Performance - best photos

Never disappointing with her spellbinding royal wardrobe, Kate, 44, wore a wonderfully festive emerald green gown created in luxurious velvet. She wore her sun-kissed brown locks in immaculate waves, her immaculate, camera-ready makeup completing her dazzling evening look.

The moment will mark the first time in two years Kate will have attended the annual show, having last attended in 2023.  Kate missed out on the event last year as she was still recovering from cancer.

William and Kate will watch as the cast of Paddington The Musical takes to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday night, along with pop star Jessie J and Grammy award-winning singer Laufey.

The evening of entertainment will also feature English band Madness and actor and Celebrity Traitors star Sir Stephen Fry.

William lovingly placed his hand on his wife's back as they entered the Royal Albert Hall.

HELLO!'s royal reporter Alex Hurtado, who is attending the event said: "The Prince and Princess of Wales were so in sync as they stepped out on the red carpet, both wearing velvet. William was so supportive of his wife and sweetly put his hand on her back as they walked in. They were also very generous with their time, standing out to chat to Colonel Jane Davis, Vice Lord-Lieutenant for Greater London and the President and CEO of the Royal Albert Hall, James Max and James Ainscough despite the freezing temperatures."

During a conversation with nine-year-old twins, Emelie and Olivia Edwards, Kate, 44, asked: “Are you two fans of Paddington?" The girls nodded and continued, "My kiddies will be very sad; we are going to have to keep it a big secret,"  as she brought her finger to her lips.

The twins presented the future Queen with flowers, which were picked from the Royal Variety charity's residential care home Brinsworth House in Twickenham.

Following their conversation with Emelie and Olivia, the royal couple made their way to the royal box. Upon their arrival, they were met by state trumpeters, with the audience taking to their feet and greeting the royal couple.

The Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins then sang the national anthem.