Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla stun at state banquet with Prince William and King Charles – but one VIP was missing
November 23, 2022 - 10:18 GMT Gemma Strong The British royal family put on a dazzling welcome at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening as they welcomed the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, for a state banquet.King Charles hosted the formal event, alongside his wife Queen Consort Camilla, who wowed in a royal blue lace evening dress by Bruce Oldfield, and the late Queen's sapphire and diamond tiara.
It has been revealed that Dr Tshepo Motsepe – a physician and businesswoman who has been married to the President since 1996 – was unable to join him due to eye surgery. He was instead accompanied by foreign minister Dr Naledi Pando.King Charles impressed his guest during his speech, which he opened using six words from nine African languages – including Venda, the President's own language.
"And she always talked warmly of her return to your country in 1995, as the guest of President Mandela, after the momentous events – driven from within South Africa and supported by so many around the world, including here in the United Kingdom – that brought democracy to your country."During one of my own visits to South Africa, in 1997, President Mandela told me that he had conferred on my mother a special name – Motlalepula, meaning 'to come with rain'.
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