Kate Middleton and French President Emmanuel Macron were seatmates for a state banquet on July 8, and they shared several friendly moments during the posh, star-studded event.

With Buckingham Palace still undergoing extensive renovation, all eyes are on Windsor today for the State Visit of France’s President Macron to the UK. This morning Prince William and Kate Middleton performed the traditional responsibility that falls to the Prince and Princess of Wales of greeting the visiting Head of State before traveling alongside them to meet the King and Queen for the formal welcome.

Princess Kate received a wink from French President Emmanuel Macron during the State Banquet on Tuesday evening. Emmanuel Macron was spotted bonding with the Princess of Wales during a star-studded state banquet at Windsor Castle last night,

Kate Middleton wore a stunning red evening gown and royal jewels aplenty. But it was a tribute to her late mother-in-law that stole the spotlight.

The return of Kate Middleton, who has spent over a year and a half away from the spotlight while battling cancer, has been gradual.