Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton Steal the Fashion Show During Kensington Palace Dinner

U.S. president and his wife sat down for a meal with the British royals

By Francesca Bacardi Apr 22, 2016 7:03 PMTags
Prince Harry, President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Prince William, Duchess Kate MiddletonChris Jackson/Getty Images

Guess who's coming to dinner!

Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry are hosting President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama for dinner at Kensington Palace Friday night.

The Duchess of Cambridge welcomed the First Family while wearing the L.K. Bennett London Addison jewel-toned printed silk dress, which retails for $525. America's First Lady arrived wearing a beige top and skirt, which she paired with a nude overcoat. Before everyone sat down for a royal dinner, everyone sat down for some light conversation.

Adorable Prince George also had the luxury of meeting the Obamas, but he didn't quite dress up for the occasion. As it was close to his bed time, he greeted them in his robe!

This is hardly the first time the British royalty and First Family have met up, as Prince William visited the president in the Oval Office in December 2014 prior to the arrival of his daughter Princess Charlotte. Kate and Wills had kicked off their great American tour, visiting Washington, D.C., as well as New York City.

Prince William and President Obama exchanged laughs and some chitchat while posing for photos, briefly mentioning the prince's unborn daughter. "It's going to be interesting," the prince was overheard telling the president, adding that it's bound to be a "busy year next year."

Both families met up again in France in June 2014, where they honored the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles also attended the historical event. Obama and Prince Charles were all smiles while greeting each other and shaking hands as Charles' wife, Camilla, watched on.

Prince Charles and Camilla visited the Obamas in the Oval Office in March 2015, but they traveled without Prince William and Kate Middleton. "I think it's fair to say that the American people are quite fond of the royal family," Obama said, per reports of their Oval Office chat. "They like them much better than they like their own politicians."

The prez has some jokes! (or was he kidding...?). But Charles didn't know what to say in return, so he simply replied, "I don't believe that."

Now the Obamas have made their way across the pond, stopping by the palace to enjoy a nice meal. Seeing as Kate and Prince William just returned from a weeklong trip to India and Bhutan, we're sure they're looking forward to relaxing at their own home.

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