The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge host UK-Africa Investment Summit Reception

Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace for the leaders attending the UK-Africa Investment Summit on behalf of the Queen.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome guest to a reception at London's Buckingham Palace to mark the UK-Africa Investment Summit. 📸@PA #ukafricainvestmentsummit2020 pic.twitter.com/OQIUkuSqVr

— Derek Momodu (@DelMody) January 20, 2020

They were joined at the reception by the Earl and Countess of Wessex and the Princess Royal. The UK-Africa Investment Summit is hosted by the UK Government and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and aims to “bring together businesses, governments, and international institutions to showcase and promote the breadth and quality of investment opportunities across Africa.”

The Earl and Countess of Wessex (on her birthday!) arrive at the #UKAfricaSummit reception at Buckingham Palace: pic.twitter.com/4DgFfqm0Dd

— Emily Nash (@emynash) January 20, 2020

Prince William also made a speech where he talked about his ties to Africa as well as choosing Kenya to propose to Catherine.

“The African continent holds a very special place in my heart.
It is the place my father took my brother and me shortly after our mother died. And when deciding where best to propose to Catherine, I could think of no more fitting place than Kenya to get down on one knee.” pic.twitter.com/Vcsa1LED3O

— Roya Nikkhah (@RoyaNikkhah) January 20, 2020

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a new midi dress by Needle & Thread with new Soru Jewellery earrings, her Jenny Packham clutch and matching Gianvito Rossi pumps.

The Countess of Wessex wore her Alaia red midi scalloped dress with her Jimmy Choo velvet pumps.