Kate’s ‘Pivotal Role’ During Trump’s Visit Revealed After Reports He Sees Her as ‘Icing on the Cake’
US President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK is set to include a banquet and several other events hosted by King Charles. The visit is even set to include joint appearances by First Lady Melania Trump and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, and Queen Camilla. But though it’s clear what role King Charles and Queen Camilla are playing, what role can we expect Kate Middleton to take?
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that Kate will “play a pivotal role during the state visit.”
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Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams agreed, saying, “It marks a pivotal moment in putting Catherine on the world stage,” he said. “It marks a turning point with Catherine making more high-profile appearances during this state visit, which is of the utmost importance to Britain, adding an extra special cachet.”
“Hopefully, it will not be too long before the Waleses can go on tour abroad,” Fitzwilliams added. “This is something that will be of enormous interest worldwide.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales have had a reduced schedule the past few years due to Kate Middleton’s cancer treatment. But with the Princess now in remission, there’s hope that their schedule will get busier sooner rather than later.
Donald Trump is the first U.S. president to be invited for two state visits by a British monarch. Queen Elizabeth II hosted the President and First Lady in 2019, with Prince William and Kate Middleton also involved in that visit. This time, President Trump and the first lady will arrive at Windsor Castle on the morning of September 17, where they will be officially greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Then, they will be taken to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla.
A royal salute will be fired as the King and Queen welcome the President and first lady. The group will then go on a carriage procession through the Windsor estate toward the castle. “This unprecedented state visit is brilliant for U.K. and U.S. relations,” royals expert Hilary Fordwich told the outlet.
“William and Kate’s increased prominence isn’t at all by accident. It is carefully curated, highly intentional, and aims to cement their significance not just in the U.K. and U.S.’s special relationship, but the entire future stability and international importance of the monarchy,” she added.
“The couple’s role is going to be highly visible and majorly significant,” Fordwich continued. “It’s glamorous symbolism reflecting their rising prominence with increased royal duties following the Princess of Wales’ recent health battle. They will be present for all the pageantry at Windsor Castle.”
All of this comes after royal expert Jennie Bond told the Mirror that about Kate Middleton’s role in the state visit, “Catherine will be the icing on the cake for a man as vain as Donald Trump. To be seen with her will be gold dust in his eyes. And I’m sure she will be there to massage his ego in the most diplomatic, subtle and regal way.”
Now, the state visit is here, and Kate Middleton will indeed play a large role.
