Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamshared news of their engagement with the worldnine years ago this week — and Kate included a special nod to their relationship during theirdate nighton Monday.
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Kate accessorized her look for the Royal Variety Performance with dangling Erdem earrings, which she previously wore when she officially opened the new Photography Centre at the V&A last October, and a black velvet clutch. The finishing touch was her signature bouncy blowout.
Meanwhile,Prince William— who has been taking a number offashion riskslately! — kept it classic in a black tuxedo and bow tie.
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The duo even showed off a rare moment of PDA — William affectionately put his hand on Kate’s back as the entered the event.
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William and Kate, both 37, met with some of the performers and charity members before and after the show.
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Last year,Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the eventon behalf of the royal family. But they are currently on asix-week break from their royal dutiesto spend some valuable “family time” together, a royal source confirmed to PEOPLE.
The origins of the Royal Variety Performance date back to 1912 when King George V and Queen Mary agreed to attend a “Royal Command Performance” at the Palace Theatre in London, in aid of the Variety Artistes’ Benevolent Fund. In July 1919, the second royal show was performed and was the first to be billed a “Royal Variety Performance.”
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