Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Wales
This morning, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with Prince George and Princess Charlotte visited Cardiff Castle.
They were able to meet with performers and crew involved in the special Platinum Jubilee Celebration Concert which will be taking place later that afternoon on the castle grounds. The family had time to view rehearsals and meet some of the acts taking part in the celebrations, including Bonnie Tyler and Owain Wynn Evans, West End performers, Rubicon Dance Company and the Wales Youth Choir for Good.
They were also treated to a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the technical production required for such a large show- including lighting, sound, and visual effects. Prince William took a chance at conducting the orchestra.
The family made time to do a brief walkabout where they shook hands and collected flowers from locals who had gathered around the castle. Prince George and Princess Charlotte also had the chance to meet a goat named Shenkin the Fourth — the mascot of of the 3rd battalion Royal Welsh regiment. Prince George was reported to be especially interested when he learned the goat had helped lead the Welsh rugby team out at the Principality Stadium.
Hosted by presenter Aled Jones and Shan Cothi, the concert at Cardiff Castle will feature live performances from some of Wales' best-known singers and entertainers, alongside choirs, bands and orchestras. The performances will finish at 7 p.m, after which the large screens in the castle grounds will allow concert-goers to watch the Platinum Party at the Palace taking place in London, with musical performances to celebrate Her Majesty’s Jubilee.
The Duchess of Cambridge wore her red Eponine London Coat Dress which she paired with navy accessories.She wore new Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 105 pumps in Navy Suede, and a new DeMellier Nano Montreal Bag in Navy Leather. She had her Spells of Love Alia Hoops, Spells of Love is a Welsh brand- and she wore a new short, gold pendant necklace.
Princess Charlotte wore wore her Rachel Riley Forget-Me-Not Smocked dress under her Amaia Razorbil Coat.
