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Kate Middleton and Justin Trudeau show the friendship they struck up during the Cambridges’ 2016 Canada tour is blossoming as pair appear deep in chat at NATO reception
- A new photo posted on the Kensington Royal Instagram account shows Kate Middleton and Justin Trudeau chatting in animated fashion at NATO reception
- The pair struck up a bond during the Cambridges’ 2016 royal tour to Canada
- Duchess, 37, looked elegant in a green £1,000 Emilia Wickstead dress as she talked to the Canadian Prime Minister, 47, during the Buckingham Palace event
- Prince William, currently visiting Oman and Kuwait, did not attend the function
Kate Middleton and Justin Trudeau showed international relations between the UK and Canada are still on very cordial terms, as the pair appeared to enjoy an animated chat during last night’s lavish NATO reception at Buckingham Palace.
In one of a series of photographs posted on the Kensington Royal Instagram account, the Duchess, 37, and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, 47, appeared deep in conversation at the glitzy reception, which saw royals and world leaders mingling in the London palace.
The Duchess and the Canadian PM first struck up a strong friendship in 2016 during a Canadian royal tour when she travelled with Prince William to Vancouver, spending time with Mr Trudeau and his wife Sophie.
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Transatlantic pals: Kate Middleton gesticulates with her hands as she appears deep in chat with Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the NATO reception at Buckingham Palace last night
The pair’s friendship first flourished when Kate and William spent time with Trudeau and his wife Sophie during a royal visit to Vancouver in 2016 (Pictured: The Duchess in 2016 being is presented with personalised jackets for Prince George and Princess Charlotte at the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station)
Appearing on sparkling form last night, the Duchess of Cambridge chatted to many guests during the reception, which saw some 25 NATO leaders in attendance.
Prince William, currently visiting Oman and Kuwait, did not attend the event. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, currently enjoying a six-week break from royal duties, were also absent.
During her conversation with Mr Trudeau, Kate is seen using her hands to help emphasise a point, looking animated as the pair are deep in discussion.
A smart-suited Mr Trudeau is seen listening intently as Kate talks.
The Cambridges first officially enjoyed the company of the Canadian PM and his wife Sophie during their tour of Vancouver three years ago – and the bond between the couples is obviously still thriving.
Mr Trudeau, seen leaving Downing Street last night, is one of 25 NATO leaders currently in the UK for a summit marking the alliance’s 70th anniversary
Mr Trudeau also shared a glass of wine with the Duchess of Cornwall during the December 3rd reception
On sparkling form: The Duchess of Cambridge, 37, borrowed a pair of the Queen’s glittering diamond earrings for the NATO reception at Buckingham Palace last night
Mr Trudeau is in London for the NATO summit without his wife Sophie Gregoire, right (Pictured in September 2016 in Victoria, Canada)
The Canadian PM and the Duchess stroll side-by-side during the Cambridges’ royal tour, one of their first as a married couple, in September 2016
Looking elegant in emerald, Kate borrowed a pair of the Queen’s glittering teardrop earrings for the NATO reception at Buckingham Palace last night.
The Duchess wore a green £1,000 Emilia Wickstead dress and accessorised with the dangling diamond jewels for the occasion.
The Queen, 93, was first seen wearing the stunning earrings at the State Opening of Parliament in 2012, but they have been seen gracing Kate’s ears on several occasions since, most notably at a gala held at Kensington Palace in November 2017.
The monarch lends pieces from her personal collection to members of the royal family for formal occasions and state visits, at her own discretion.
