Princess Kate dazzles in another power suit as she makes surprise visit
The Princess of Wales has visited the newly-opened V&A East Storehouse in East London, where she was given a behind-the-scenes tour and spent time viewing the incredible objects stored there
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance at a brand new cultural attraction, where she was treated to a behind the scenes tour. Kate visited the brand new V&A East Storehouse in East London, where she wore a chic navy suit to celebrate the joy found in creative expression.
The V&A Storehouse opened just days ago and is said to give unprecendented public access to V&A collections and archives. Wherever possible glass and barriers have been removed to allow visitors to get close to objects than ever before.
During her visit, Kate was given a behind-the-scenes tour by the V&A's curatorial team to see how the space is a working store, where people collect, research and care for objects now and in the future and also caught a glimpse of the world 's largest Picasso canvas.
She also learned from the curatorial team why objects are collected, and how they are cared for, conserved and displayed. The princess also met with V&A East Storehouse's new collections access team, who have been recruited locally, and understand the V&A's goals to make the collections accessible for everyone.
A world-first in size, scale and level of access, V&A East Storehouse promises to immerse visitors in over half a million creative works across every creative discipline: from fashion to film, visual art, design, performance and beyond, giving everyone the opportunity to be able to share in our nation's creative works that illustrate exceptional talent, craftsmanship and history.
It has been created in partnership with young people and inspired by east London's creative heritage, and is dedicated to creative opportunity and its power to bring change.
Today's engagement for Kate is her first official outing since last month when she officially named the Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow by smashing a bottle of whisky against its hull. She has been gradually returning to royal duties following the completion of her chemotherapy treatment last year following her cancer diagnosis.
On Saturday, she is expected to join the rest of the Royal Family for Trooping the Colour - the King's official birthday parade.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
North Wales Chronicle
26 minutes ago
- North Wales Chronicle
King remember victims of Air India plane disaster at Trooping the Colour
Trooping the Colour was a display of military pomp and pageantry but Charles asked for the traditional programme to include a minute's silence, and for senior royals and officers taking part to wear black armbands as a mark of respect. When the royal family gathered later on Buckingham Palace's balcony they acknowledged the crowds and watched an aerial display of vintage and modern aircraft with the Red Arrows' finale powered by a blend of sustainable aviation fuel. The world-famous acrobatic team also used vegetable oil to produce their trademark red, white and blue vapour trails over the royal residence – believed to be a first. Trooping, also known as the King's Birthday Parade, fell silent after Charles had inspected hundreds of troops on Whitehall's Horse Guards Parade from a carriage with the Queen by his side. The moment of reflection acknowledged the aviation disaster on Thursday that killed 241 passengers and crew, including more than 50 British nationals, and around 30 people on the ground. Charles led the royal colonels in wearing black armbands, with the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, Princess Royal, Colonel Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel Scots Guards, all wearing bands on their left arms. Young royals delighted monarchy fans by making an appearance, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis riding in a carriage with their mother Kate. George, Charlotte and Louis joined other members of the royal family, including the Duchess of Edinburgh in the former office of the Duke of Wellington, to watch the spectacle in honour of their grandfather the King. Kate took her place next to the King and Queen on the dais, in her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards – a symbolic position and one she was unable to take up last year because she was receiving cancer treatment, and instead watched the ceremony with her children. Trooping the Colour is as much a social occasion as a ceremonial celebration, and stands around Horse Guards Parade were filled with around 8,000 wives, girlfriends and parents of the guardsmen and officers on parade. The colour – or regimental flag – being trooped this year was the King's Colour of Number 7 Company, Coldstream Guards, also known as the sovereign's bodyguard, which is celebrating its 375th anniversary. The minute's silence was observed when Charles and Camilla returned to the dais, following an announcement to the spectators and a bugler sounding the Last Post. During the pageantry, the colour was first trooped through the ranks of soldiers before the guardsmen marched past the King, first in slow then in quick time, with Charles acknowledging the command of 'eyes right' with a salute. Lieutenant Max Martin, 24, who carried the regimental flag at the heart of the ceremony, said: 'The King's Colour emphasises and symbolises everything that has ever gone before in the Coldstream Guards. 'The gold embroidered silk of the flag is physically heavy, especially in the flourish, but the symbolic weight is heavier still. 'It bears 44 of our 113 battle honours: the achievements and sacrifices of countless generations of our forebears.' Thousands lined the royal procession route from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade where Trooping was staged. A group of activists from the anti-monarchy group Republic staged a 'not my King' protest. During the fly-past Louis, who was dressed in an identical red tie and suit outfit as older brother George, was seen chatting to his father, William, and waving to the crowds. The sustainable display be the Red Arrows is in keeping with Charles decades long support for sustainability and climate action. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said the King was not involved in the decision but was 'delighted' because he has been encouraging use of the fuel on royal flights where practical and hopes the example will lead to wider use across the aviation sector.
Daily Record
30 minutes ago
- Daily Record
King Charles' strong words during Trooping the Colour parade decoded
A lip reading expert has analysed what the King appears to have said. A lip reader has analysed King Charles' heated discussion with Queen Camilla while they sat on the royal carriage during Trooping the Colour. The Royal Family turned out at Buckingham Palace on Saturday, June 14 to mark the monarch's official birthday, with the Princess of Wales and her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis leaving by carriage. Prince William and Princess Anne followed the King's carriage on horseback as the procession carried on down the Mall towards Horse Guard's Parade. Cameras capturing the parade picked up a lively chat between the King and Queen. Lip reading expert Jeremy Freeman provided his interpretation of what Charles had said, reports the Mirror. Although Jeremy could not make out the whole exchange, he did catch Charles saying "on my way out", followed by: "Meanwhile, not like me. That's the difference between me and him." It is not known who Charles was referring to, but his apparent remarks come during a dispute with his estranged brother Prince Andrew over the fate of Royal Lodge. Reports have implied that the King has gone as far as ordering an investigation into Andrew's finances to stop him from making any rash decisions due to financial pressures. Prince Harry has also confirmed that he has had minimal communication with his father since deciding to step back from his duties as a senior royal. His brutally honest memoir"Spare" also shocked the family, with inside sources suggesting he could have permanently severed familial ties. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Today's ceremony included a solemn one-minute silence to remember the 241 people killed in Thursday's tragic plane crash in India, which came about after King Charles made a last-minute change to proceedings. He also instructed the royals to wear black armbands as a mark of mourning. Afterwards, over a thousand British Army personnel marked in full regalia, honouring the country's military heritage. At the heart of the ceremony is the "Colour", the regimental standard paraded before the troops. The King maintained the long-standing tradition of reviewing the soldiers, a historic ceremonial duty.
The Independent
32 minutes ago
- The Independent
King remember victims of Air India plane disaster at Trooping the Colour
The King has celebrated his official birthday with an eco-friendly flypast by the Red Arrows and remembered all those killed in the Air India plane disaster. Trooping the Colour was a display of military pomp and pageantry but Charles asked for the traditional programme to include a minute's silence, and for senior royals and officers taking part to wear black armbands as a mark of respect. When the royal family gathered later on Buckingham Palace's balcony they acknowledged the crowds and watched an aerial display of vintage and modern aircraft with the Red Arrows' finale powered by a blend of sustainable aviation fuel. The world-famous acrobatic team also used vegetable oil to produce their trademark red, white and blue vapour trails over the royal residence – believed to be a first. Trooping, also known as the King's Birthday Parade, fell silent after Charles had inspected hundreds of troops on Whitehall's Horse Guards Parade from a carriage with the Queen by his side. The moment of reflection acknowledged the aviation disaster on Thursday that killed 241 passengers and crew, including more than 50 British nationals, and around 30 people on the ground. Charles led the royal colonels in wearing black armbands, with the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, Princess Royal, Colonel Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel Scots Guards, all wearing bands on their left arms. Young royals delighted monarchy fans by making an appearance, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis riding in a carriage with their mother Kate. George, Charlotte and Louis joined other members of the royal family, including the Duchess of Edinburgh in the former office of the Duke of Wellington, to watch the spectacle in honour of their grandfather the King. Kate took her place next to the King and Queen on the dais, in her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards – a symbolic position and one she was unable to take up last year because she was receiving cancer treatment, and instead watched the ceremony with her children. Trooping the Colour is as much a social occasion as a ceremonial celebration, and stands around Horse Guards Parade were filled with around 8,000 wives, girlfriends and parents of the guardsmen and officers on parade. The colour – or regimental flag – being trooped this year was the King's Colour of Number 7 Company, Coldstream Guards, also known as the sovereign's bodyguard, which is celebrating its 375th anniversary. The minute's silence was observed when Charles and Camilla returned to the dais, following an announcement to the spectators and a bugler sounding the Last Post. During the pageantry, the colour was first trooped through the ranks of soldiers before the guardsmen marched past the King, first in slow then in quick time, with Charles acknowledging the command of 'eyes right' with a salute. Lieutenant Max Martin, 24, who carried the regimental flag at the heart of the ceremony, said: 'The King's Colour emphasises and symbolises everything that has ever gone before in the Coldstream Guards. 'The gold embroidered silk of the flag is physically heavy, especially in the flourish, but the symbolic weight is heavier still. 'It bears 44 of our 113 battle honours: the achievements and sacrifices of countless generations of our forebears.' Thousands lined the royal procession route from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade where Trooping was staged. A group of activists from the anti-monarchy group Republic staged a 'not my King' protest. During the fly-past Louis, who was dressed in an identical red tie and suit outfit as older brother George, was seen chatting to his father, William, and waving to the crowds. The sustainable display be the Red Arrows is in keeping with Charles decades long support for sustainability and climate action. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said the King was not involved in the decision but was 'delighted' because he has been encouraging use of the fuel on royal flights where practical and hopes the example will lead to wider use across the aviation sector.
