Kate Middleton stuns in Germany wearing scarlet gown as she raises glass to Queen’s birthday with Prince William
The Duchess wore a glamorous Alexander McQueen number for the posh bash in Berlin
By Gemma Mullin and Danny Collins
19th July 2017, 10:02 pm
Updated: 20th July 2017, 2:19 am
THE Duchess of Cambridge stunned the crowds as she swigged a glass of champers alongside hubby Wills on their state visit to Germany.
Kate wore a glamorous Alexander McQueen red dress as she belatedly toasted The Queen's birthday at the British ambassador's home in Berlin.
And she smiled for the cameras as her and Wills sipped a glass of bubbly and was later snapped schmoozing with dignitaries
The heir to the throne later called for the UK and Germany to remain the "firmest of friends".
In a speech, he added: "This relationship between the United Kingdom and Germany really matters.
"It is the product of many years of working closely together.
"It will continue despite Britain's recent decision to leave the European Union.
"I am confident we shall remain the firmest of friends."
Earlier, a very tired-looking Prince George threw a tantrum on the runway while adorable Princess Charlotte was all smiles as they family touched down in Germany.
The young prince and princess were seen hand in hand with their parents as they crossed the runway and boarded the Embraer Legacy 600 jet in Warsaw, Poland, this morning.
George, who appeared a little hesitant and shy when the family first arrived on Monday, was eager to board the plane and tugged at his father's hand as the Duke said goodbye to waiting dignitaries.
The young Prince, who will turn four on Saturday, went ahead of William and carefully climbed up the steps of the jet, which seats 13 people.
Charlotte also seemed impatient, and pulled at Kate's hand in attempt to join her brother as he made his way up to the plane cabin.
But by the time the Cambridges arrived in Berlin for the second leg of their five-day European trip, George appeared worn-out after the flight.
He rubbed his eyes and buried his face into his father's side as they disembarked the plane.
But two-year-old sister Charlotte was much chirpier as she was handed a beautiful little posy from waiting to greet them at Berlin Tegel Airport.
She earlier stole the show as the two-year-old scaled the private jet's steep steps using her hands and feet.
When the plane touched down in Berlin, where a small group of officials were waiting to greet the royal visitors, Charlotte was spotted peering out of a window.
After clambering up the plane steps in Warsaw, the journey down them in Berlin was slower, with the young princess holding on to a rail with one hand while clasping Kate's fingers with the other.
Till Knorn, the German government's head of protocol, presented the Duchess and her daughter with a posy each.
Charlotte's floral gift was a miniature version of her mother's and, as she smelt her bouquet, George, who was holding William's hand, reached out for Kate's posy and she lifted it out of his way.
The three-year-old prince appeared a little bored with the formalities of the official welcome and at one point buried his face in his arm as William chatted to Sir Sebastian Wood, Britain's ambassador to Germany.
The Duke and Duchess later had extended discussions with Europe's "Iron lady" Angela Merkel in Berlin.
The couple arrived at the German Chancellery were Merkel, who dominates the European stage, was waiting for them wearing turquoise jacket, cream trousers and flat black shoes.
Flanked by security the beaming royal couple shook hands with Merkel as a European flag fluttered in the background.
Kate and Wills - both wearing blue which is seen as representative of unity and solidarity in the EU - are said to be turning up their charm offensive during the visit to Germany.
The trio then stood for pictures on a red carpet before Kate ushered William to stand between herself and Merkel for a final pose.
They then headed inside the building for a private lunch.
The pair met with Merkel for an hour in what Palace aids said was an "extended discussion" and "lunch."
Earlier as she welcomed Kate, the Chancellor asked if she spoke German to which smiling Kate replied: "No, no. Sorry."
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But she needn't have worried as she was given some language tips as she met with members of the public who were awaiting the arrival of the Royal couple close to the Brandenburg Gate.
A crowd of around 2,000 gathered in the city centre - yards from where the Berlin Wall once stood.
Tracey Spagatner, 49, who is English but has lived in Germany for 36-years, speaking about meeting Kate, said: “The Duchess said, ‘My German is a bit rusty. How do you say, ‘What is your name?’ in German?’ I said, ‘Wie heiรen Sie’, or ‘Wie heiรt du?’”
Ten seconds later Kate was talking to 15-year-old Sina Hennig from Stuttgart.
DUCHESS OF CORN-SHAWL
By GABRIELE DIRVANAUSKAS, Fashion Editor
KATE gave the cold shoulder last night in one of her most stylish looks to date.
The Duchess wore a red Alexander McQueen gown, worth £1,450, to a party thrown by the British Ambassador.
Off the shoulder necklines have been a huge hit this summer.
Earlier she wore a custom made Catherine Walker dress and coat in a shade of cornflower — Germany’s national bloom.
Similar items cost £4,600. Kate also wore £3,500 earrings and a £1,400 necklace by Kiki McDonough, along with her £4,600 Cartier watch.
She accessorised with a £650 blue satin Jimmy Choo clutch bag and £470 nude heels.
Sina said: “She said that she had just learned a new phrase - ‘Ich heiรe Catherine.’ It was very good!”
The couple spent around 20 minutes at the Gate, where they were greeted by the mayor of Berlin.
A German television crew whose reporter had dressed up in a guardsman’s uniform, complete with bearskin helmet, was in the crowd.
Daniel Boschmann of breakfast channel Sat.1, said: “I am trying to attract her attention. I wanted to make her feel at home.”
Gesturing at his scarlet tunic, he added: “Is it nearly like the original, or is it an obvious fake?”
The family are making the trip at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
They visited the Brandenburg Gate, the German capital's most famous landmark and a symbol of the country's unification and met with crowds gathered on Pariser Platz in front of the gate.
The Royal couple then made their way to the Holocaust museum where they toured the institution and the nearby Holocaust memorial.
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Later in the day the Duke and Duchess will visit Strassenkinder in east Berlin, a charity which supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, including homeless children.
They will return to the west of the city and meet President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Bellevue Palace, and in the evening attend a Queen's birthday party held in the gardens of the British ambassador's residence.
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