Prince William and Kate all smiles despite Megxit drama

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge put on a brave face as they stepped out for their first joint engagement of 2020, despite the Megxit drama unfolding behind the scenes.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were all smiles as they stepped out for their first joint public engagement this year.

The pair ironically visited a workshop in Bradford on how to be nice to your grandmother, just days after Prince Harry told the Queen he and Meghan were quitting as senior members of the royal family and moving to Canada.

The day began outside City Hall, where the pair happily waved to crowds and enthusiastically shouted greetings, according to The Sun.

Any questions asked from wellwishers about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly ignored.

The couple were all smiles for their first joint engagement this year. Picture: AFP/Oli Scarff

The Duchess of Cambridge waved to schoolchildren after visiting the City Hall in Bradford. Picture: AFP/Oli Scarff

Kate wore a stunning dress by Zara and green McQueen coat. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

She paired the outfit with the same Zeen earrings she wore in Pakistan to the event. Picture; AFP/Chris Jackson

The royals then moved to MyLahore, a curry house that hosts a kitchen apprenticeship scheme, where they immediately got stuck into making mango and kulfi milkshakes.

Kate Middleton wore a stunning dress by Zara and green McQueen coat paired with the same Zeen earrings she wore in Pakistan to the event.

Kate helped make Kulfi milkshakes at MyLahore, a restaurant inspired by the Food Capital of Pakistan. Picture: Getty Images/Chris Jackson

The Duke and Duchess visited Lahore during their recent tour to Pakistan. Picture: Getty Images/Chris Jackson

The Duke and Duchess also met with restaurant staff. Picture: Getty Images/Chris Jackson

Curry is said to be a favourite in the Cambridge household, with Kate revealing last year she loves to make them, and Charlotte is “good with heat”.

The couple then visited a number of community workshops – including one session aimed at strengthening bonds between grandparents and their grandchildren.

The couple appeared at ease despite the royal drama. Picture: AFP/Charlotte Graham

During the day the couple met with former world boxing champ Amir Khan, who later weighed in to the Megxit drama.

He said he felt for the family and thought they needed to sit down together to resolve the issues, adding: “I feel that Meghan will also be welcomed because the people in Britain are very loving”.

Prince William and Kate spoke with British-Pakistani boxer, Amir Khan, during their visit. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The outing comes just days after the crunch royal summit at Sandringham, where the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William met with Prince Harry to discuss his wish to become more independent

The Queen has made it clear she does not want her grandson to leave the royal family, but has accepted his decision.

Meghan, 38, is still in Canada – having fled the UK after dropping the bombshell news.

She was on Tuesday night spotted getting on a seaplane from Vancouver Island to Vancouver after making a quiet visit to a women’s centre.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and has been republished with permission.