The Princess of Wales said her children were "very sad" not to join her and the Prince of Wales at the Royal Variety Performance headlined by the cast of Paddington The Musical.

On Wednesday William and Kate arrived in red-carpet finery to attend their first Royal Variety Performance since Kate 's recovery from cancer.

Stepping onto the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall , William appeared in a classic tuxedo while Kate wore a green velvet gown.

The royal couple were greeted by ITV board members and representatives from the Royal Variety Charity.

Kate was presented with a posies by nine-year-old twins Emelia and Olivia Edwards, family of staff at Brinsworth House, a care home for entertainment industry workers supported by the charity.

After asking if they were fans of Pa

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