King Charles III: pomp and glamor for the South African President – the Queen would have been proud

It is the first high state visit in his tenure as king and it was definitely something to be proud of. On Tuesday, King Charles III. with the support of his wife, Queen Consort Camilla and his heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Kate, the South African President.

Although King Charles III. repeatedly stressing that the monarchy will tighten its belt in the future, that his coronation next year will be cheaper than that of his mother and that he will make cuts here and there in the palace, he was no slouch at yesterday’s reception.

In honor of the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, the state coach was driven up, the British Brigade stood guard and in the evening there was a big, festive state banquet in Buckingham Palace. Royal pomp and glamor as in the days of Queen Elizabeth II – King Charles III also wants to be everywhere. not save.

There were a few program items for the South African President. In addition to visiting Westminster Abbey, he gave a speech to the British Parliament and was even allowed to take a seat in the royal state carriage that took him to Buckingham Palace.

The streets of London were decked out as the national anthem was played, Ramaphosa received a royal salute from the honor guard – 1,000 soldiers and 230 horses are said to have been used in the parade.

Duchess Kate’s look was the highlight of the state banquet

At the evening state banquet, the royals appeared in chic evening dresses, the men in a festive cut. Duchess Kate made several statements at once, she wore a wedding dress, which she converted into an evening gown and stole the show from all the guests with the floor-length, white dress with a cape. Together with her mother-in-law Camilla, they commemorated Queen Elizabeth II in the form of a brooch. The Princess of Wales also wore a tiara, which is said to have been one of Princess Diana’s favorite pieces.

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