As Strictly's Motsi Mabuse meets King Charles in Germany, what celebrities wear to meet royals
Motsi Mabuse and her husband Evgenij Voznyuk met King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort the Schloss Bellevue presidential palace on March 29, 2023 in Berlin, Germany, and Mabuse wore an elegant caped gown for the occasion. (Getty Images)
Melanie Brown was named on Queen Elizabeth's 2022 New Year Honours list for services to vulnerable women and wore a vibrant Victoria Beckham dress to accept the honour from the Duke of Cambridge. (Getty Images)
Twiggy received a damehood for her commitment to fashion, charity and the arts. The 60s supermodel chose royally-approved Stella McCartney for the occasion – a quintessentially British move. (Getty Images)
Actress Emma Thompson eschewed tradition for a trip to Buckingham Palace, as she wore a navy co-ord and trainers to meet Prince William. The 59-year-old was awarded a damehood for her impressive three-decades long service to drama. (Getty Images)
It was a moment sure to go down in the fashion history books, as Queen Elizabeth made a surprise appearance on the FROW at Richard Quinn during London Fashion Week. Her Majesty took a seat beside the Queen of Fashion, Anna Wintour, who proved she doesn’t take her signature sunnies off for anyone. (Getty Images)
The actress chose a ladylike midi dress fit for a princess to receive an OBE from Queen Elizabeth back in 2017. (Getty Images)
The Beckham clan are familiar faces at Buckingham Palace, as Victoria received an OBE for her services to the fashion industry. Unsurprisingly, the designer dressed in one of her own all-black ensembles for the occasion. (PA)
How does one dress for a knighthood? Sir Rod Stewart chose tartan trousers and a regal blazer for his moment in the spotlight. (PA)
He may be one of the most famous people in the world but even David Beckham had “goosebumps” when he met Queen Elizabeth. But he certainly dressed to impress in a dapper suit which, by the looks of Her Majesty’s smile, she definitely approved of. (Getty Images)
Back in 2014, Angelina Jolie was made an honorary dame by Queen Elizabeth for her campaign work against sexual violence. For the occasion, she chose a chic Ralph and Russo skirt suit Meghan Markle would approve of finished with matching Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. (Getty Images)
In one of the most famous pop duets of all time, Prince William joined Taylor Swift on stage for a surprise rendition of Living on a Prayer back in 2013. The singer chose a sweeping gown for the charity event finished with a regal bun and red lip. (Getty Images)
In a moment that excited One Direction fans across the globe, the then Duchess of Cambridge met the boy band following the Royal Variety Performance. Harry Styles dressed in a leopard print jacket while his bandmates chose all-black ensembles. (PA)
Singer Ellie Goulding was also at the star-studded event and chose a floor-sweeping gown to meet the then Duchess of Cambridge – who is sure to have approved. (PA)
Helena Bonham Carter met Queen Elizabeth during a Dramatic Arts reception at Buckingham Palace and wasn’t going to let the royal greeting get in the way of her personal style. The actor chose a gothic dress complete with a corset and co-ordinating lace shoes for the occasion. (Getty Images)
Lady Gaga is not one to follow royal protocol and wore a hot red latex dress (complete with power shoulders) to shake Queen Elizabeth's hand. (Getty Images)
In one of our favourite photographs to date, Princes Harry and William met music royalty at the Concert for Diana after party. Kanye West wore strikingly 00s glasses for the occasion while P Diddy chose a regal T-shirt. (Getty Images)
Not one to miss out on meeting the stars of the moment, then Prince Charles later met Destiny’s Child at Party in The Park – a concert in Hyde Park. (Getty Images)
Then Prince Charles met pop royalty at the Royal Gala in Manchester the Spice Girls at the Royal Gala celebrating the Prince's Trust 21st Anniversary in Manchester. Not ones to follow protocol, the bandmates dressed in their signature looks for the meeting. (PA)
Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse, attended a banquet held in Berlin for King Charles during his state visit to Germany on Wednesday.
The professional dancer and her husband Evgenij Voznyuk, were invited to the state banquet held at Bellevue Castle, the residence of the German president, during Charles’ landmark first official visit as monarch.
Mabuse chose a floor-length white caped gown for the formal event, and took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the invitation.
“About last night,” she wrote, “life can certainly lead you to places you could have never imagined.”
“A very special experience,” she added.
The elegant figure-hugging gown featured a caped detail and floral appliqué at the bust, with a nude tulle fabric over her shoulders – a nod to her dancing outfits perhaps?
As Strictly's Motsi Mabuse meets King Charles in Germany, we look back at what celebrities have worn to meet the Royal Family, from several Spice Girls members to arguably one of the most famous British-royalty-meets-pop-royalty photographs of all time, when a sunglasses-clad Kanye West was seen partying with Princes Harry and William back in 2007.