Biden laughs at Prince William and puts his arm on his shoulder when he arrives at COP26 Royal Recital with Kate Middleton & Prince Charles

  • President Joe Biden capped Monday’s first day at the COP26 Climate Conference with a Royal Reception 
  • Prince Charles, Camilla The Duchess Of Cornwall, Prince William, and Kate Middleton attended the event
  • Biden was seen talking and handclapping on William’s shoulder.
  • Queen was originally meant to host COP26 but she opted to not do so on advice of doctors
  • Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister, welcomed the VIPs instead 










President Joe Biden capped his first day at COP26 with a royal reception by Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton.

The event took place at the popular Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasglow, a short distance from where the climate summit was being held. 

Biden was seen laughing and holding Prince William’s hand. The Duchess, of Cambridge, was also seen arriving at this event with Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess Cornwall.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted the evening at the recently renovated art gallery, which contains 22 galleries, housing a range of exhibits, including Renaissance art, taxidermy, and artifacts from ancient Egypt.

President Joe Biden capped off his first day at the COP26 climate conference on Monday with a royal reception, chatting with Prince William

President Joe Biden capped his first day at COP26 with a royal reception. He sat down with Prince William and had a great time.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, greets Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as they arrive to attend an evening reception to mark the opening day of the COP26

Boris Johnson (British Prime Minister) greets Camilla and Prince Charles of Cornwall when they arrive for an evening reception marking the opening of the COP26

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, from left, chat at the reception

From left, Naftali Bennett (Israel’s Prime Minister), Joe Biden (US President), and Boris Johnson (Britain Prime Minister) chat at the reception

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, greets Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge as they arrive to attend an evening reception at COP26

Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister, greets Kate, Duchess and Prince William of England as they arrive at COP26’s evening reception

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, (left), speaks to the Duchess of Cornwall during the reception

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (left) speaks to the Duchess Of Cornwall during the reception

Biden arrived at the summit after his first day. He apologized to Donald Trump for pulling the United States from the Paris Climate Accord. He also pledged that the U.S. would increase its financial stake in combating climate change, saying that the largest producers of it should also be its largest investors in its fix.

The Queen was originally scheduled to host the event, but she opted to skip COP26 due to advice from doctors.  

Kate Middleton looked elegant in a navy coat dress and navy heels while she walked alongside Prince William at the arrival. 

The Duchess wore her hair down in a low bun for tonight’s ceremony. She was accompanied by Prince Charles, Camilla and Duchess of Cornwall, as well as key members from the Royal Family. Sustainable Markets Initiative, the Winners and Finalists for the first Earthshot Prize Awards.

Her custom dress came from Eponine’s SS20 collection and made from a double wool crepe fabric, the price is available on application but similar dresses cost around £2400.

The Duchess of Cambridge proved she scrubbed up well in a dazzling evening gown to attend the Earthshot reception at Cop26 in Glasgow tonight.

The Duchess was able to show her elegance in a stunning evening gown for tonight’s Earthshot reception at Cop26 in Glasgow.

Not so sure! William didn't look pleased as his wife offered him a tub of dead larvae

But I’m not so sure! William was not happy when his wife gave him a tub of dead larvae.

Kate Middleton looked the picture of poise in a blue coat dress and navy heels as she walked alongside Prince William in a dapper suit.

Kate Middleton looked elegant in a navy coat dress and navy heels while she walked alongside Prince William in a smart suit.

William and Kate joined Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall for the ceremony in Glasgow this evening

William and Kate joined Prince Charles (Duchess of Cornwall) and Camilla, Duchess Of Cornwall to witness the ceremony in Glasgow.

Camilla, 74 years old, chose a teal Bruce Oldfield with buttons from another outfit.

William and Kate’s appearance comes just hours after royal couple, both 39, visited Alexandra Park Sports Hub in Dennistoun to meet with Scouts from and learn more about the group’s’ #PromiseToThePlanet campaign.

The event marks the first engagement for the couple since they arrived in the Scottish city for the COP26 conference which has brought world leaders together to discuss urgent action on climate change.

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