The Princess of Wales dismissed the fallout from a race row this night as she glistened in a show-stopping robe upon arrival on the Royal Selection Efficiency.
Kate, 41, paired her gorgeous £1,288 Talina robe from Safiyaa with an equally dazzling smile as she stepped out in Kensington, exhibiting no signal of anguish after a turbulent week for the royal household following the discharge of a bombshell e-book.
Senior royals within the UK are mentioned to be ‘dismayed’ on the row after the e-book by Omid Scobie talked about two names of senior royals he claimed expressed ‘issues’ concerning the color of Prince Archie ‘s pores and skin.
The Dutch model of his e-book Endgame was pulled from cabinets within the Netherlands after it appeared to call the 2 royals – one thing Scobie has put all the way down to a translation error. The pair recognized within the e-book have been named extensively by media organisations world wide tonight, together with the Guardian and the Instances, as King Charles and Kate.
Amid the controversy, the Princess of Wales maintained a ‘enterprise as ordinary’ perspective as she attended the annual occasion with Prince William and their company, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, wearing a black Toteme frock, and Prince Daniel.
Prince William took his spouse’s hand in a present of chivalry because the pair walked alongside the purple carpet to attend the Royal Selection Efficiency
![The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen talking to an act who performed during tonight's Royal Variety Performance](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/23/78446827-12810801-image-a-78_1701386420957.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been seen speaking to an act who carried out throughout tonight’s Royal Selection Efficiency
![They were seen speaking with comedian Rosie Jones tonight](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/23/78446833-12810801-image-a-79_1701386539616.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
They have been seen talking with comic Rosie Jones tonight
![The royal pair were also seen speaking with Swedish singer Zara Larsson tonight](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/23/78446829-12810801-image-a-80_1701386645403.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
The royal pair have been additionally seen talking with Swedish singer Zara Larsson tonight
The pair recognized within the e-book have been named extensively by media organisations world wide tonight, together with the Guardian and the Instances, as King Charles and Kate.
Nevertheless, the Princess dismissed the mentions as she arrived on the Royal Selection Efficiency 2023 within the show-stopping robe which featured flared sleeves and assertion shoulders, plus a gem-encrusted high-neck.
she donned a chunky gem bracelet with matching earrings, carried a glowing clutch bag and wore her thick brunette locks in bouncy curls.
In the meantime Prince William appeared sharp in a black tuxedo, and he acted as the right gentleman as he held out his hand for his spouse as they took to the purple carpet.
On arrival they met ITV executives earlier than being launched to Daphne Selfe, who at 95 is the world’s oldest supermodel.
Excited crowds gathered outdoors the corridor to see via the home windows for the royal arrival.
Talking to Ms Selfe, Prince William mentioned: ‘You’re modelling at 95, that’s unimaginable,’ earlier than including: ‘They don’t make you journey about an excessive amount of do they?’
![The Prince and Princess of Wales beamed and brushed off any sense of the controversy engulfing the royal family following the race row re-ignited by Omid Scobie's book](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78436251-12810801-image-m-4_1701369053780.jpg?resize=634%2C508&ssl=1)
The Prince and Princess of Wales beamed and dismissed any sense of the controversy engulfing the royal household following the race row re-ignited by Omid Scobie’s e-book
![The Prince and Princess of Wales put on a business-as-usual attitude as they attended the Royal Variety Performance 2023 amid a deepening race row reignited by Omid Scobie](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78436473-12810801-image-a-8_1701369318779.jpg?resize=634%2C951&ssl=1)
The Prince and Princess of Wales placed on a business-as-usual perspective as they attended the Royal Selection Efficiency 2023 amid a deepening race row reignited by Omid Scobie
![The Prince of Wales looked smart in a tuxedo with a black velvet jacket and a bow tie at the event](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/22/78444405-12810801-image-a-76_1701382065577.jpg?resize=634%2C951&ssl=1)
The Prince of Wales appeared sensible in a tuxedo with a black velvet jacket and a bow tie on the occasion
![The British royals and their Swedish counterparts stood for a rendition of God Save the King, perofrmed by Samantha Barks](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/19/78437773-12810801-image-a-60_1701372171446.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
The British royals and their Swedish counterparts stood for a rendition of God Save the King, perofrmed by Samantha Barks
![As performances got underway, the Prince and Princess of Wales beamed and applauded](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/20/78440093-12810801-image-a-72_1701375923687.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
As performances acquired underway, the Prince and Princess of Wales beamed and applauded
![The royal couple appeared impressed by the performances as they watched on from the royal box](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/20/78440091-12810801-image-a-73_1701375948693.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
The royal couple appeared impressed by the performances as they watched on from the royal field
![As she arrived at the Royal Albert Hall, the Princess of Wales was presented with a bunch of flowers](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/20/78439037-12810801-image-a-65_1701375338515.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
As she arrived on the Royal Albert Corridor, the Princess of Wales was introduced with a bunch of flowers
![Kate smiled as she accepted the flowers, presented to her by a young girl in a pretty burgundy dress](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/20/78439035-12810801-image-a-66_1701375367170.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
Kate smiled as she accepted the flowers, introduced to her by a younger woman in a fairly burgundy costume
The Princess of Wales instructed Ms Selfe that she ‘beloved’ her costume, which had purple feather tassel sleeves, to which she replied that Kate was very tall.
The Princess then joked: ‘I’m fairly tall and I’ve excessive heels on, so I’m dishonest.’
Prince William added: ‘I don’t have excessive heels on.’
The Princess of Wales and the Princess of Sweden have been then introduced with floral bouquets made out of English & Swedish nationwide flowers.
Earlier than the efficiency began Prince and Princess of Wales have been welcomed within the royal field with a rendition of ‘God Save the Queen’ carried out by West Finish star Samantha Barks, who performs Elsa within the musical Frozen.
The occasion is in support of the Royal Selection Charity, which helps members of the leisure trade with a nationwide grants scheme, to assist those that’ve labored professionally within the leisure trade throughout this very troublesome financial local weather.
![Crown Pricness Victoria of Sweden also gracefully accepted a posy of flowers as she arrived at the performance](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/20/78439033-12810801-image-a-67_1701375400159.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
Crown Pricness Victoria of Sweden additionally gracefully accepted a posy of flowers as she arrived on the efficiency
![Crown Princess Victoria was dressed in a black feathered frock from Swedish brand Toteme, while her husband Prince Daniel was dapper in a tuxedo](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/19/78438415-12810801-image-a-62_1701373190723.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
Crown Princess Victoria was wearing a black feathered frock from Swedish model Toteme, whereas her husband Prince Daniel was dapper in a tuxedo
![The Swedish royals stood in the foyer of the Royal Albert Hall ahead of the 2023 performance, on their visit to the UK](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/19/78438425-12810801-image-a-63_1701373280261.jpg?resize=634%2C950&ssl=1)
The Swedish royals stood within the lobby of the Royal Albert Corridor forward of the 2023 efficiency, on their go to to the UK
Bradley Walsh, who hosted the present, mentioned it was ‘an honour’ to serve the monarchy and current the Royal Selection Efficiency – however joked that he would be thankful for a CBE.
There was additionally a quick look from Simon Cowell, who got here on stage carrying Bono-esque yellow-tinted glasses for his ‘horrible eyesight’ to introduce Britain’s Bought Expertise winner Viggo Venn (CORR).
The Prince and Princess of Wales appeared to notably take pleasure in a sketch from West Finish magician Simon Lipkin, the place Bradley Walsh performed the position of a servant.
Pointing at Their Highnesses Mr Walsh mentioned: ‘If I don’t get a knighthood after this there’s no justice,’ inflicting the Prince and Princess to giggle collectively.
After the present Their Highnesses met performers together with Cher, who had carried out her new Christmas single, DJ Play a Christmas Tune.
Prince William mentioned: ‘It’s an lively track isn’t it!’
They then spoke to performers together with McFly, Mel C and Paloma Religion.
Religion, who was nonetheless barefoot from her efficiency, mentioned the Prince and Princess of Wales have been ‘very nice and really relaxed’.
She added: ‘They mentioned they didn’t thoughts that I wasn’t carrying footwear as I appeared extra snug that approach.
‘They simply put you relaxed, which is an actual talent.’
The British royals will little doubt be hoping a night of leisure on the Royal Albert Corridor, that includes performances from Rick Astley, Zara Larsson and music icon Cher, will distract from an ungainly week wherein a 2021 controversy has been rehashed in Scobie’s e-book.
![Following Samantha's performance, who is currently playing Elsa in Frozen on the West end, the royals applauded](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/19/78437775-12810801-image-a-59_1701372164706.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
Following Samantha’s efficiency, who’s presently taking part in Elsa in Frozen on the West finish, the royals applauded
![Ahead of the performance Prince William greeted Daphne Selfe, a 95-year-old supermodel](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/19/78437405-12810801-image-a-57_1701371071520.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
Forward of the efficiency Prince William greeted Daphne Selfe, a 95-year-old supermodel
![William appeared to share a comical moment with the model, who has been photographed bu David Bailey and appeared in the pages of Vogue during her career](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/19/78437403-12810801-image-a-58_1701371129433.jpg?resize=634%2C422&ssl=1)
William appeared to share a comical second with the mannequin, who has been photographed bu David Bailey and appeared within the pages of Vogue throughout her profession
![Their royal highnesses also met with Vicki Michelle ahead of the performance, who is best known for her role as Yvette Carte-Blanche in 'Allo 'Allo](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/19/78437781-12810801-image-a-61_1701372245927.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
Their royal highnesses additionally met with Vicki Michelle forward of the efficiency, who’s finest identified for her position as Yvette Carte-Blanche in ‘Allo ‘Allo
![The royal couple beamed as they stepped out of the car and onto the red carpet ahead of a night of entertainment](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/19/78437081-12810801-image-a-49_1701370842560.jpg?resize=634%2C822&ssl=1)
The royal couple beamed as they stepped out of the automotive and onto the purple carpet forward of an evening of leisure
Allegations first surfaced {that a} member of the royal household had ‘issues’ concerning the color of Prince Archie’s pores and skin in 2021 throughout Harry & Meghan’s sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Meghan, on the time pregnant with Princess Lilibet, instructed the veteran broadcaster there had been ‘issues and conversations about how darkish his pores and skin is likely to be’.
She added the conversations had taken place between Prince Harry and members of his household, however refused to call the individual or individuals in query as a result of she believed ‘it might be very damaging to them’.
Harry later added in the identical interview: ‘That dialog… I am by no means going to share.’
In one other sit-down interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby earlier this 12 months as he promoted his memoir, Spare, the Duke of Sussex claimed he and Meghan had by no means mentioned his household was ‘racist’ in reference to those alleged conversations.
![Windswept Kate! The Princess of Wales looked elegant amid a gust of wind that blew her hair up](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/19/78438433-12810801-image-a-64_1701373342895.jpg?resize=634%2C845&ssl=1)
Windswept Kate! The Princess of Wales appeared elegant amid a gust of wind that blew her hair up
![Kate, 41, opted for natural make-up with a touch of eyeliner, a nude lip, some blusher and bronzer](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78436479-12810801-image-a-9_1701369372486.jpg?resize=634%2C835&ssl=1)
Kate, 41, opted for pure make-up with a contact of eyeliner, a nude lip, some blusher and bronzer
![Ever the gentleman, Pricne William took Kate's hand as she walked onto the red carpet to enter the Royal Albert Hall](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78436471-12810801-image-a-10_1701369404020.jpg?resize=634%2C1025&ssl=1)
Ever the gentleman, Pricne William took Kate’s hand as she walked onto the purple carpet to enter the Royal Albert Corridor
![Kate looked effortlessly elegant as she arrived at the Royal Variety Performance in a teal gown from Safiyaa](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/20/78439025-12810801-image-a-68_1701375438951.jpg?resize=634%2C1035&ssl=1)
Kate appeared effortlessly elegant as she arrived on the Royal Selection Efficiency in a teal robe from Safiyaa
![Kate stunned as she debuted the gown which featured statement shoulders and flared sleeves](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/20/78439027-12810801-image-a-70_1701375478095.jpg?resize=634%2C952&ssl=1)
Kate shocked as she debuted the robe which featured assertion shoulders and flared sleeves
![The couple shared a sweet moment as William held out his hand for Kate](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/19/78437353-12810801-image-a-56_1701370945706.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
The couple shared a candy second as William held out his hand for Kate
![The Princess's stunning teal gown featured a gem-encrusted high-neck and statement padded shoulders](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78437091-12810801-The_Princess_s_stunning_teal_gown_featured_a_gem_encrusted_high_-a-37_1701370446046.jpg?resize=306%2C369&ssl=1)
![Princess of Wales](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78437089-12810801-image-m-36_1701370440095.jpg?resize=306%2C369&ssl=1)
The Princess’s gorgeous teal robe featured a gem-encrusted high-neck and assertion padded shoulders
![Kate and William looked like the picture-perfect pair as they arrived on the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78437095-12810801-image-a-38_1701370459405.jpg?resize=634%2C989&ssl=1)
Kate and William appeared just like the picture-perfect pair as they arrived on the purple carpet on the Royal Albert Corridor
![Prince William held his wife's hand as she stepped onto the red carpet, in a gentlemanly gesture](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78437085-12810801-image-m-43_1701370588679.jpg?resize=634%2C848&ssl=1)
Prince William held his spouse’s hand as she stepped onto the purple carpet, in a gentlemanly gesture
![The Prince of Wales took his wife's hand as they walked along the red carpet into the Royal Albert Hall](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78436863-12810801-image-m-31_1701370032931.jpg?resize=634%2C682&ssl=1)
The Prince of Wales took his spouse’s hand as they walked alongside the purple carpet into the Royal Albert Corridor
As a substitute, he mentioned his members of the family had proven ‘unconscious bias’.
Because the fallout continues from the e-book, Omid Scobie appeared on ITV’s This Morning at the moment the place he claimed he was ‘as pissed off as everybody else’ over the controversy surrounding the Dutch translation of the e-book.
He instructed presenters he didn’t embrace the names of the 2 royals accused of discussing the pores and skin color of Harry and Meghan’s son Archie when he submitted the finished manuscript to his writer.
Nevertheless, Saskia Peeters, who translated the e-book from English to Dutch, instructed MailOnline at the moment: ‘As a translator, I translate what’s in entrance of me.
![Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel were the guests of Kate and William this evening](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78436753-12810801-image-m-13_1701369741471.jpg?resize=634%2C627&ssl=1)
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel have been the company of Kate and William this night
![Crown Princess Victoria opted for a statement black dress with a shawl and a feathered texture as she arrived with Prince Daniel](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78437083-12810801-image-a-39_1701370490997.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
Crown Princess Victoria opted for an announcement black costume with a scarf and a feathered texture as she arrived with Prince Daniel
![The Swedish royals brought glamour to South Kensington as they arrived at this year's event](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78437087-12810801-image-m-41_1701370544326.jpg?resize=634%2C861&ssl=1)
The Swedish royals introduced glamour to South Kensington as they arrived at this 12 months’s occasion
![Kate looked elegant despite what was likely a bitterly cold gust of wind as she braved freezing temperatures](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78436751-12810801-image-a-11_1701369601277.jpg?resize=634%2C442&ssl=1)
Kate appeared elegant regardless of what was seemingly a bitterly chilly gust of wind as she braved freezing temperatures
![The Princess of Wales stunned in a teal gown with flared sleeves as she arrived at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety Performance this evening](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78436247-12810801-image-a-2_1701368978823.jpg?resize=634%2C951&ssl=1)
The Princess of Wales shocked in a teal robe with flared sleeves as she arrived on the Royal Albert Corridor for the Royal Selection Efficiency this night
![Looking elegant in the floor-length gown, the Princess shone as she stepped out of the car on arrival](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78436243-12810801-Looking_elegant_in_the_floor_length_gown_the_Princess_shone_as_s-m-6_1701369123578.jpg?resize=634%2C1254&ssl=1)
Wanting elegant within the floor-length robe, the Princess shone as she stepped out of the automotive on arrival
![Mother-of-three Kate, 41, paired her gown with dazzling accessories to attend the Royal Variety Performance](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/30/18/78436255-12810801-image-a-7_1701369166204.jpg?resize=634%2C950&ssl=1)
Mom-of-three Kate, 41, paired her robe with dazzling equipment to attend the Royal Selection Efficiency
‘The names of the royals have been there in black and white. I didn’t add them.
‘I simply did what I used to be paid to do and that was translate the e-book from English into Dutch.’
When instructed the e-book’s creator Scobie had denied the names have been in his manuscript Mrs Peters mentioned: ‘I do not know why he would say that.
‘I’ve been translating for a few years. That is the primary time something like this has occurred.
‘This isn’t one thing I wished to be concerned in. This has been upsetting. I don’t wish to discuss it way more.’