Duchess Kate and Prince William’s fun evening at the Royal Variety Performance

<strong><a href="/tags/0/kate-middleton">Duchess Kate</a></strong> and <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-william">Prince William</a></strong> stepped out to the Royal Variety Performance in London on Nov. 18 and had a very fun evening! <p>This was the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third time attending the event together, which is held to benefit the Royal Variety Charity, of which <a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii"><strong>the Queen</a></strong> is a patron. Kate looked incredible in a stunning black lace <strong><a href="/tags/0/alexander-mcqueen">Alexander McQueen</a></strong> gown. <p>This year's performance was hosted by comedians <strong>Rob Beckett</strong> and <strong>Romesh Ranganathan</strong> and featured entertainment from the cast of <i>Mary Poppins</i>, <Strong>Lewis Capaldi</strong>, <strong>Mabel</strong> and <strong>Emeli Sande</strong> and Manchester’s <strong>Bee Vocal Choir.</strong> <p><strong>Click through the gallery (or keep scrolling if you're on mobile) to see the best photos from the evening!</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Geoff Pugh/AFP/Getty Images
As mentioned, the Duchess of Cambridge made jaws drop as she arrived in this beautiful black lace gown from Alexander McQueen. She paired it with black heels and accessorized with a matching clutch. In her ears? Earrings from <strong><a href="/tags/0/erdem">Erdem</a></strong>! <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/WireImage
Prince William also looked smart in a tuxedo with a black bowtie. <p>Photo: &copy; Neil Mockford/GC Images
The happy couple waved to well-wishers before heading inside. <p>Photo: &copy; Neil Mockford/GC Images
Kate was very keen to talk to the cast of the new <i>Mary Poppins</i> musical, which is on stage now in London! Pop music legend <strong>Petula Clark</strong>, in the beige hat, made sure to spend time with the duchess. <p>Photo: &copy; Geoff Pugh/AFP/Getty Images
Kate also spoke to more guests before she and William took their seats. <p>Photo: &copy; Geoff Pugh/AFP/Gety Images
William also made sure he got some conversation time in with the <i>Mary Poppins</i>cast. <p>Photo: &copy; Geoff Pugh/AFP/Gety Images
Dad of three William said hello to this sweet little boy before sitting down. <p>Photo: &copy; Geoff Pugh - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The couple stood for "God Save the Queen" before taking their seats in the Royal Box. <p>Photo: &copy; Geoff Pugh - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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