Kate, Princess of Wales, and Camilla were shown deep in conversation as the royal women mingled with Commonwealth leaders during a special lunch at Buckingham Palace.
The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the King and Queen Consort for lunch with governors-general from the Commonwealth realms ahead of Monday's funeral as the world continues to mourn the Queen.
Kate, who wore her hair down, was pictured smiling at the Queen Consort, who was holding a drink with a slice of lemon in it, as the pair chatted. At one stage, Kate, who was wearing a long three-strand pearl necklace, placed her hand on the arm of Saint Lucia governor-general Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles as they spoke.
The princess also stood next to the King as he spoke to the dignitaries, with William also mingling in the busy room.Kate consoles Governor of St Lucia during Buckingham Palace lunch.
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