Princess Kate made a quick outfit change after arriving at Buckingham Palace to attend a private lunch and view a display of Qatari artefacts from the Royal Collection. On Tuesday morning, the Prince and Princess of Wales received the Emir and Sheikha Jawaher at their residence on behalf of The King.

Kate Middleton is officially back to work. The Princess of Wales has made a major public return to royal duties in her first state visit since announcing her cancer diagnosis. Kate and husband Prince William welcomed Qatar’s emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher to the UK on Dec.

The Princess of Wales helped kick off the emir of Qatar’s trip to Britain as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a key ally.

Catherine, Princess of Wales has helped the British royal family roll out the red carpet for the Emir of Qatar on the first day of his state visit to the United Kingdom on Tuesday.

Queen Camilla is unable to attend the welcome ceremony for the Emir of Qatar’s state visit to the UK, leaving the King to host alongside the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.