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Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, will share the spotlight with U.S. First Lady Melania Trump in a rare joint engagement. This will be during next week’s state visit to the United Kingdom.
The event marks the first time the two women will appear together.
KATE MIDDLETON AND THE TRUMPS
Buckingham Palace confirmed that President Donald Trump and Melania will visit Britain from 16 to 18 September.
Their arrival sets the stage for a busy programme hosted by King Charles, according to People.
On 17 September, Prince William and Princess Kate will formally welcome the Trumps to Windsor Castle. They will then join them in a ceremonial procession through the town.
KATE MIDDLETON TO MEET MELANIA
The highlight for many will come on 18 September. That morning, Kate and Melania will join children from the Scouts’ Squirrels programme at Frogmore Gardens.
They will explore nature with Chief Scout Dwayne Fields and help the youngsters earn their ‘Go Wild’ badge.
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Kate Middleton has long championed the role of nature in childhood development. She also credited time outdoors as a vital source of peace during her cancer treatment.
Fields praised her openness, saying: “She would say, ‘During my recovery, I spent a lot of time in the outdoors because that’s where I felt at peace.’
That’s her superpower. She’s warm and inviting, and she shares part of herself.”
BANQUET’S AT WINDSOR CASTLE
The state visit also carries weight beyond the garden setting. King Charles will host a guard of honour, a state luncheon.
There will aslos be a grand banquet at Windsor Castle. Such banquets may mean a tiara appearance from both Queen Camilla and Kate, a moment royal watchers always anticipate.
KATE MIDDLETON AND THE SCOUT MOVEMENT
The Scout movement is active across South Africa, with similar programmes encouraging children to connect with the outdoors.
Kate’s remarks about finding strength in nature echo local cultures that see land and community as vital to healing.
A RARE PARTNERSHIP
This trip will also be historic. Trump becomes the first modern elected leader to be invited for two state visits by a British monarch.
For Kate Middleton and Melania, meanwhile, it
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