Kate Middleton and French President Emmanuel Macron were seatmates for a state banquet on July 8, and they shared several friendly moments during the posh, star-studded event.

Princess Kate joined her husband Prince William, King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Tuesday as they kicked off France's state visit to the U.K. The royals gathered at RAF Northolt in Windsor, England, to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at the start of their three-day state visit.

The French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are in the UK for a three-day state visit. King Charles III and Queen Camilla met the Macrons in Windsor, where crowds cheered a carriage procession.

In a twist, the latest portrait of William and Kate is actually the second photo that they have recently released in connection with a major event that was taken outside. Following the Trooping the Colour festivities organized in King Charles ' honor on Jun 14, the couple shared a family photo snapped on steps.

Questions are swirling about whether Princess Kate will make an appearance at Friday's charity polo match to support her husband. Kate traditionally attends Prince William's annual polo outing, but she was notably absent from last year's event whilst undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Kensington Palace have released a new picture of Prince William and Princess Kate as they prepare to attend the French State Banquet at Windsor Castle this evening. The couple were the first members of the Royal Family to welcome President Macron and his wife Brigitte to the UK earlier today.