The Princess of Wales has met many celebrities in her lifetime, some of whom have become close friends, but one of the best and most memorable moments happened when she met singer Harry Styles at a charity event in 2014.
As Harry, then a One Direction member, took to the stage to perform at the Royal Variety Performance, Kate spotted him and walked over to introduce herself. The pair then posed for pictures, and a short exchange was captured on camera. It’s a moment that has gone viral, with fans worldwide sharing clips of the rare and unique moment online.
Kate and Harry were introduced during the annual Royal Variety Performance in London, which saw high-profile acts invited to perform and raise money for people in the arts. Members of the royal family traditionally attend the event, and in 2014, Prince William and Kate sat in the Royal box for the first time since their wedding three years earlier.
This year’s event saw a line-up of stars, including Ed Sheeran, Dame Shirley Bassey, Ellie Goulding, Dame Mary Poppins, and One Direction. The Duchess wore an Alexander McQueen gown and was joined by her husband for the night.
While the royals were catching up with the performers, Harry made sure to stop by and speak to some of the children attending the event. Here, he told the youngsters gathered to meet him how ‘ scrumptious’ they all looked. He then told them that he wished them all the best for the future and promised to visit again.
It’s just the latest in a long list of celebrity encounters that Kate has had with her royal duties. The mother-of-three is often seen chatting with fellow celebrities when she attends events, with many meetings happening at charities to which she or the monarchy is connected. She has been known to have a good laugh with famous faces, including Cara Delevingne, when they met at a charity event in 2014 to save Asian elephants from extinction in the wild.
When she and her husband, Prince William, launched their mental health campaign, Heads Together, in 2017, Kate was pictured meeting with famous friends to discuss the issue. These included Emily Ratajkowski, who recently went viral for kissing Harry on a bustling street in Tokyo — but she wasn’t alone in her passionate encounter with the singer. She was surrounded by photographers and onlookers as the two passionately held hands and snuggled together. But it’s not the only time Harry and Kate have bonded, with them both chatting about their love of music at a Heads Together fundraiser in 2022. The video of the duo’s conversation has also gone viral.
