Catherine flashes her toned legs and puts on rare PDA with Prince William

The Princess of Wales put on a leggy display as she arrived for a state reception to welcome South Korea’s leader – to the delight of royal watchers.

The Princess of Wales put on a leggy display at a royal welcome for South Korea’s President and First Lady.

Catherine showed off her toned legs as she arrived at Horse Guards Parade to greet President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.

The 41-year-old mum of three appeared to struggle to keep her poise as she made her way out of the vehicle in a Catherine Walker cape coat and a shorter matching red dress underneath.

She completed the look with a Jane Taylor hat and sapphire-and-diamond drop earrings that once belonged to Princess Diana.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, shows off her toned legs as she arrives to welcome South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol at Horse Guards Parade, London. Picture: Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

William and Catherine with South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee. Picture: Getty Images

Catherine wowed in a red cape and hat. Picture: Getty Images

Fans were quick to pick up on the unexpected moment.

“LEGS LEGS LEGS Princess Catherine puts the LEG in LEGENDARY,” one use on X, formerly Twitter, posted.

The same user said: “The Princess of Wales is the moment!”.

Another replied: “That picture has “iconic” written all over it”.

And another” “Catherine has it all. Leg envy?”

Later all eyes were on William and Catherine as they put on some rare public displays of affection.

The royals were photographed looking at each other tenderly and walking arm-in arm as they viewed a display of Korean items at Buckingham Palace.

Footage from the event captured the sweet exchange between the princess and her husband.

The royals appeared relaxed at the event. Picture: AFP

Royal fans were quick to point out the gesture, with many delighted to see the public display of affection.

“Aww how adorable! Those two love each other so much,” one wrote on X.

William and Catherine shared a tender look at the ceremonial welcome. Picture: Getty Images

Another said: “I love them. So genuine. Nothing posed for cameras, just a dedicated loving couple.”

Yoon and his wife enjoyed a ceremonial welcome loaded with traditional pageantry from King Charles III and Sunak.

William and Catherine attend the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace. Picture: Getty Images

Catherine and Choo Kyung-ho, Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea, followed by Princess Anne and guests at the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace. Picture: Getty Images

Queen Camilla, William, Catherine, and newly-appointed Foreign Secretary David Cameron, were among those also on hand for the regal reception.

The first foreign leaders hosted by King Charles since his coronation in May, South Korea’s first couple are receiving the full red carpet treatment in London.

After a private lunch at Buckingham Palace and visit to Westminster Abbey – where Charles was crowned six months ago – they attended a grand evening state banquet back at the palace.

Originally published as Catherine flashes her toned legs and puts on rare PDA with Prince William