Kate Middleton wears "Minnie Mouse Dress" as Her Shoes Steal the Show

0:03 Calorogus Shark Media that hello and welcome through palace intrigue, I am your host, Mark Francis Kate made in unannounced appearance alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla as the Royal family marked one hundred and twenty five years of cancer research UK. The reception at Saint James Pallace had originally been billed as an engagement for the King and Queen. However, just hours before guests arrived, Kensington Palace confirmed that Catherine would also attend, joining her father in law and the Queen in recognizing the charity's work. The Princess received a particularly warm welcome from Queen Camilla, who crossed the room to greet her with an embrace before the evening's proceedings began.

0:45 Attention initially focused on the princess's elegant appearance. Catherine arrived wearing a striking red dress with white polka dots, paired with a matching red clutch and coordinating heels. Not everyone was enamored with Catherine's choice of outfit. On the Instagram at count Royal Fashion Police, one user wrote, the line between vintage and old fashioned is very thin. This stress is old fashioned. Another commented the eighties called they want their dress back. I really don't know what is going on with Kate's style this past year. She used to be the best dressed royal globally. I understand she doesn't want fashion to be the focus, but that is part of her job. She can't run away from it. The third observer compared the outfit to a famous Disney character, writing simply very mini mouse. But it wasn't the dress that ended up attracting the most attention online instep social media users became fascinated by the princess's shoes after a video from the reception began circulating on TikTok. The clips showed Kate walking across a deep red carpet, with her footwear blending so perfectly into the floor that her shoes appeared to disappear entirely. The effect was subtle but amusing, and viewers quickly seized on it. One social media user wrote, oh my god, I'm giggling. What the heck? Another commented, Wow, she has such detail for matching the event together. Researchers, clinicians, volunteers and campaign has connected with Cancer Research UK, a course that now carries a deep personal significance for both the King and the Princess. King Charles became patron of the charity in April twenty twenty four, just months after

2:15 revealing his own cancer diagnosis. The princess spent time speaking with Ronan Keating, whose mother Marie died from breast cancer in ninety eight. She also spoke with Davina McCall, who has faced her own health challenges in recent years. McCall later reflected on the Evening, saying it was a great honor to meet the Princess and describing their conversation as really wonderful. She also praised both the King and Catherine for publicly sharing their own cancer journeys. McCall said, I can't imagine what it must be like having gone through something like cancer and then sort of having to tell people about it when possibly it would have been much easier and nicer to not have to share it with the world. And I've got to say after my brain tumor, I didn't massively want to have to do that myself, but it really helped me get through it by sharing it and other people related or feeling like I could help.

3:03 Hannah Frey, who has been treated for cervical cancer spoke about the impact of hearing the King discuss his own experience. To hear somebody like him who has been through it and survived cancer and had the same experience so many people across the country for him to give words of encouragement to take part in screening program is massive. She said. On a simple personal level, I think there is something really profound about a family who are at the top of society going through the same as the rest of us, something very humanizing and being willing to talk to people on their level makes a big difference. Meanwhile, Prince William rolled up his sleeves on Wednesday during a visit to a South London food bank, spending time with volunteers and helping sort supplies as he learned more about the challenges facing families struggling with food in security. The Prince of Wales was made a un announced visit to Pecan, a long established community charity based in Packham that supports vulnerable residents across Souwn through a range of programs focused on poverty, employment and social Latian Dressed in a navy blazerl like blue shirt and dark trousers, William spent part of the morning at the Charities warehouse, where food donations are sorted and prepared before being distributed to families in need. The Prince was photographs helping organize food parcels alongside volunteers while speaking with staff members about the growing demand for support services more Palace In just a moment, Actor Idris Elba has officially become Sir Idris Elba after being knighted by King Charles during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. The

4:34 honor was awarded in recognition of Elba's services to young people, the cause that has become a major focus of his work away from the screen. Photographs released by the Royal family showed the King touching a ceremonial sword to Elba's shoulders as the actor knelt before him in the traditional ceremony. The Royal family shared images from the event on social media, writing congratulations to everyone who received honors at today's investiture ceremonies hosted by the King at Windsor Castle, so Idris Elba for services to young people. Albert later shared photographs from the day on social media, including an image of himself with his wife Sabrina Elber on the grounds of Windsor Castle. We are thankful the work continues, he wrote.

5:15 The actor serves as a goodwill ambassador for the King's Trust and has often spoken about receiving a grant from the charity when he was eighteen years old, support he credits with helping launch his career in the arts. The King and Elba were seen together only a few weeks ago during a Buckingham Palace garden party celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the King's Trust, where the pair surprised guests by stepping behind the DJ booth. Queen Camilla officially opened a new rooftop garden at Saint George's Hospital, praising the project as a wonderful addition for patients, families and NHS staff. The Queen two of the new restorative space, which includes trees, flowers, shrubs and seating areas designed to give patients access to fresh air at natural surroundings while receiving treatment. Looking at cross the garden, Camilla said, stepping out here in the fresh air, I'm sure all the patients here will get all the benefits. Staff and patients gathered to greet the Queen applauding as she arrived and stopping to chat with many of those waiting to meet her before she visited the neuro intensive care unit's balcony garden. Among those she met was Catherine o'pong Barbo, a brain surgery nurse at Saint George's who is currently recovering in the very ward where she normally works after suffering a brain hemorrhage two weeks ago. Clearly surprised by her story, the Queen told her, oh, my goodness, I hope they are looking after you, before adding you can see how it feels as a patient now.

6:36 Mss opong Babo, who has worked in eurosurgery at the hospital since twenty seventeen, explained the importance of the outdoor space, telling the Queen the balcony is a haven for patients and their families. It's a space to connect while recovering. The balcony is a connection to the outside world and being beside lots of machines and intensive care, it makes it feel like I can breathe freely again. The Queen, who also spoke with sixty year old patient Joseph Kennedy, who has spent the last twelve weeks in the war. He described access to the balcony as a lifeline. It must be so lovely to be able to get outside against some fresh air. Camilla replied, it must make a big difference. Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, delivered a powerful warning during a visit to Portugal, telling students in Lisbon that after years of working on issues surrounding sexual violence and conflict, she still sees no end in sight. Speaking at a model NATO event, Sophie said, I don't need to tell you that today's world is not a happy one.

7:30 The number of conflicts across so many regions around the world has been played out on a daily basis, affecting many countries, either directly or indirectly. It's good to see men in the room. If you ever hear someone say there are no qualified women, disavow them of that. There's a variety of different ways you can amplify voices. I use my voice, I can be their voice in various forms and various settings. That is one way you can use your voices and immediately play a part as well. Later in the day, Sophie reunited with Prince Edward after the Duke carried out engagements involving Para Olympians and representatives of the Duke of Edinburgh Award program. The couple then visited aerospace company tech Ever in an two Jar de Balaya, where they were invited to help assemble an AR three evodrone by attaching its four final wings before observing operations from a ground control station using video game style controls that you can Dutchess also have the opportunity to operate the cameras on a drone while it was airborne. And there you have it. Hey, All this month, we're encouraging listeners of Palace Intrigue to help spread the word. If you enjoy this show, please tell a friend about us or a family member. I know you've got people in your family who love this show too well, Betty, yet just share an episode with someone who loves following the Royal family. Be sure to follow Palace Intrigue on Spotify as well as Apple and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. And we'd love to hear your thoughts on today's stories. You can leave a comment for us on Spotify. I francis my thanks to John McDermott.

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