William and Kate fly flag for Brexit Britain in Paris

Saturday 18 March 2017 07:38, UK

  1. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have kicked off a two-day visit to Paris - William's first official visit to the city since his mother, Princess Diana, died there.
    Image: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have kicked off a two-day visit to Paris - William's first official visit to the city since his mother, Princess Diana, died there.
  2. The couple were invited to a dinner hosted by the Ambassador to France, Edward Llewellyn, at the British Embassy in Paris
    Image: The couple were invited to a dinner hosted by the Ambassador to France, Edward Llewellyn, at the British Embassy in Paris
  3. The Duchess wore a stunning evening dress by Jenny Packham to the dinner, while the Duke spoke about the enduring bonds between the UK and France
    Image: The Duchess wore a stunning evening dress by Jenny Packham to the dinner, while the Duke spoke about the enduring bonds between the UK and France
  4. William's recent 'lads only' ski trip which saw him criticised by the press threatened to overshadow the visit - but the Duke remained relaxed and smiling throughout Friday
    Image: William's recent 'lads only' ski trip which saw him criticised by the press threatened to overshadow the visit - but the Duke remained relaxed and smiling throughout Friday
  5. William and Kate's trip is seen as a bid to build on the UK's bilateral relationship with France and they've already been dubbed 'Brexit ambassadors'
    Image: William and Kate's trip is seen as a bid to build on the UK's bilateral relationship with France and they've already been dubbed 'Brexit ambassadors'
  6. British actress Kristin Scott Thomas attended the dinner
    Image: British actress Kristin Scott Thomas attended the dinner
  7. As did former French footballer Robert Pires and his wife Jessica Lemarie-Pires
    Image: As did former French footballer Robert Pires and his wife Jessica Lemarie-Pires
  8. Earlier, the Royal pair met French President Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace
    Image: Earlier, the Royal pair met French President Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace
  9. Kate wore the same Catherine Walker coat she wore to an Irish Guards event in London celebrating St Patrick's Day
    Image: Kate wore the same Catherine Walker coat she wore to an Irish Guards event in London celebrating St Patrick's Day
  10. She wore a chic sleeveless black outfit by Alexander McQueen before changing into the glittering gown for the dinner at the British ambassador's residence
    Image: She wore a chic sleeveless black outfit by Alexander McQueen before changing into the glittering gown for the dinner at the British ambassador's residence
  11. On Saturday, the Royals will meet French Second World War veterans at the historic Les Invalides site
    Image: On Saturday, the Royals will meet French Second World War veterans at the historic Les Invalides site
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