Prince William and Kate Middleton wow at the Royal Variety Performance - best photos


The Cambridges enjoyed the star-studded show


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Diane Shipley
Diane ShipleySenior Online Writer
November 18, 2021
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in a blue tuxedo and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a green gown, smiling at an event.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped out for a star-studded night out for the Royal Variety Performance at London's Royal Albert Hall on Thursday.

In their fourth appearance at the special event, Prince William and Kate walked the red carpet before taking their seats in the royal box.

The Duchess wowed in a long green Jenny Packham gown first seen during the couple's visit to Pakistan, while the Duke donned a tuxedo.

The event is in aid of the Royal Variety Charity, of which the Queen is patron. The money raised from the show helps hundreds of entertainers throughout the UK, who need help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times.

This year sees the centenary of the reigning monarch being patron, commencing with King George V in 1921.  

Take a look at all of the best photos from the Cambridges' glamorous date night...

Catherine, Princess of Wales, in a green sequin gown, walking on a street at night.© Photo: Getty Images

Kate looked incredibly elegant in the green floor-length Jenny Packham dress. 

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Kate Middleton smiling, wearing a green dress and gold earrings.© Photo: Getty Images

Kate wore her hair in loose curls, in a dramatic change from her signature straight locks. 

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in a blue tuxedo, walks beside a woman in a green gown.© Photo: Getty Images

The Cambridges have made a number of red carpet appearances in recent weeks, including the world premiere of James Bond: No Time To Die and the inaugural Earthshot Prize Awards.

Kate Middleton smiling, wearing a green dress and gold earrings.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess wore gold earrings by London-based jewellery brand Missoma. Royal fans will remember these Zenyu Chandelier Hoop Earrings from the couple's trip to Pakistan.

Kate Middleton in a green sequin gown waves to onlookers at night.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess waved to royal-watchers on her way in to the star-studded event. 

Kate Middleton in a green sequined dress smiles and walks past a man in a black suit.© Photo: Getty Images

The couple met with a number of guests and performers at the show. 

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A woman in a green sequin gown walks on a red carpet, holding a clutch.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess' fabulous dark green sparkly dress was stunning from every angle! 

Kate Middleton in a green sequined dress, smiling and holding a clutch.© Photo: Getty Images

Kate appeared in good spirits ahead of the show, and no wonder!

It was hosted by Alan Carr and included performances from Ed Sheeran, Sir Rod Stewart, the cast of Matilda The Musical, Anne Marie, Years and Years, the cast of Cirque du Soleil, James Blunt, the cast of Moulin Rouge The Musical and Germany's The Messoudi Brothers.

A woman in a green dress holding flowers talks to two children at an event.© Photo: Getty Images

The Duchess was sweetly presented with flowers from some young fans. 

Prince William in a black tuxedo and Kate Middleton in a green gown stand together at an event.© Photo: Getty Images
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in a blue tuxedo, stands with a woman in a green dress at an event.© Photo: Getty Images

The royal couple could be seen smiling as they greeted their special guests. 

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