Princess Kate reveals the secret she must keep from ‘the kiddies’ | Royal | News
Princess Catherine has revealed she would be “very sad” if her three children could not see a live performance of Paddington The Musical this evening. Speaking to twins Emelia and nine-year-old Olivia Edwards ahead of this year’s Royal Variety Show at the Royal Albert Hall, the princess said she had to keep the fact that the show was being held a secret from Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7.
Wearing a gorgeous emerald green floor-length dress and her long brunette curled to perfection, Catherine was treated to a stunning posy of winter forest-themed florals designed by the two girls to capture the quiet magic of the season. Emelia and Olivia were chosen because a family member works at the charity’s residential care home, Brinsworth House, in Twickenham, south-west London, where the flowers were picked.
Leaning down to talk to them, the princess said, “They’re so cute,” and asked if they were excited to tell their friends at school about what they were going to do tonight.
Yes, when he asked, they told him: “Are you two Paddington fans?” Catherine shook her head and said to them: “My children will be very upset. [to have missed the show]”We’ll have to keep this a big secret,” he said, putting his finger to his lips: “They were very sad that they couldn’t join us.”
He then shook their hands and thanked them for the “beautiful” flowers.
Wearing a black velvet tuxedo jacket and matching bow tie, William then joined the trio by taking the gift programs from one of the twins and asked what he was most looking forward to watching tonight.
Thanking Emelia and Olivia again, the prince said: “You smile so much,” and Catherine added: “It’s contagious.”
The arrival of the prince and princess at the royal lodge was greeted by the provincial trumpeters; The audience stood and saluted the royal couple as Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins sang the national anthem.
This year’s show was hosted by Jason Manford and included a special performance of Paddington The Musical, which opened at the Savoy Theater at the beginning of the month.
Other highlights included performances by Jessie J and Harry Molding and a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Les Misérables stage show.
The money raised from the star-studded event is used to help people in need of care and assistance from the entertainment world; The Royal Variety Charity last year launched an initiative to help those with mental health problems, a cause William and Catherine have long supported.
