Kate Middleton and Prince William welcome South Africa's president for a state visit.

Prince Charles III and Princess Diana are hosting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William played key roles in King Charles III's first state visit.

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Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the U.K. Prince William and Kate, both 40, welcomed the royal couple at London's Corinthia Hotel.

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Kate wore the Princess of Wales Feather Brooch for the first time since becoming queen.

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The pendant was produced as a wedding gift for Princess Alexandra of Denmark in 1863. William's mother, Princess Diana, wore it.

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Then they drove to Horse Guards Parade to see the British state's spectacle.

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The king and queen welcomed President Ramaphosa. King Charles and President Ramaphosa reviewed the troops after a royal salute and the South African national song.

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At 12:10 p.m. local time, the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery saluted in Green Park, across from Buckingham Palace.

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