Queen Elizabeth Kate Middleton official solo outing

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit King’s College, to open Bush House, the latest education and learning facilities on the Strand Campus, in central London on 19 March 2019. Photo: AFP/POOL/Paul Grover

Watch: Kate Middleton’s first solo outing with the Queen [photos]

Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton met with staff and academics at the King’s College recently renovated Bush House in London.

Queen Elizabeth Kate Middleton official solo outing

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit King’s College, to open Bush House, the latest education and learning facilities on the Strand Campus, in central London on 19 March 2019. Photo: AFP/POOL/Paul Grover

This was no doubt a very special moment for Kate Middleton. She married into the Royal Family in 2011, but the trip to King’s College in London was her first official social visit with the Queen.

No wonder everyone had an opinion when Meghan Markle went on her first official solo trip with Queen Elizabeth so soon after tying the knot with Prince Harry.

Queen Elizabeth Kate Middleton official solo outing
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive to visit King’s College, to open Bush House, the latest education and learning facilities on the Strand Campus, in central London on 19 March 2019 Photo: AFP/Niklas Halle’n
The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa, greets Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Cambridge as they arrive for a visit to King’s College London, where they will open Bush House, the latest education and learning facilities on the Strand Campus. Photo: PA Images.

Queen Elizabeth chose a rose-coloured Stewart Parvin outfit while Kate looked ever so stylish in a grey Catherine Walker coatdress with black high heels and matching purse.

The Queen is the patron of King’s College London, and the royal women were greeted by former Prime Minister John Major when they arrived at Bush House.

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Caption: “The Queen is Patron of Kings College London – which is the 4th oldest university in England. The Duchess is accompanying Her Majesty to see Bush House, a set of buildings which have been converted to include lecture theatres, teaching rooms, and an auditorium.” / Image via Twitter: @KensingtonRoyal
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Queen Elizabeth II and The Duchess of Cambridge arriving for the opening of Bush House at King’s College in London on 19 March 2019. Photo: ZUMA Press/Stephen Lock

Queen Elizabeth and Kate also visited one of the Roof Terraces on the eighth floor of Bush House, where they were treated to the panoramic views of London.

On the new virtual trading floor, The Queen and Kate met students from the Entrepreneurship Institute – which supports entrepreneurial thinking, skills and experiences amongst King’s students, staff and alumni.

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Caption: “Today The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess of Cambridge visited Kings College London to open Bush House, the latest education and learning facilities on the Strand Campus.” / Image via Twitter: @Kensington Royal
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Caption: “Thank you Kings College London for the warm welcome for The Queen and The Duchess of Cambridge!” / Image via Twitter: @KensingtonRoyal

They were both presented with flowers before they left. According to the Royal website:

“Research carried out at Kings College London have led to the developments of radio, TV, mobile phones and radar – as well as the discovery of the structure of DNA.”

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Caption: “The Queen and The Duchess of Cambridge visit one of the Roof Terraces on the 8th floor of Kings College London to see the panoramic views of London.” / Image via Twitter: @KensingtonRoyal
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Cambridge arrive for a visit to King’s College London, where they opened Bush House, the latest education and learning facilities on the Strand Campus. Photo: PA Images

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