Kate Middleton Stuns in Gorgeous Alexander Mcqueen Gown as She Attends Royal Variety Performance with Prince William

Kate Middleton turns heads in floor length Alexander McQueen gown, as she accompanies Prince William to the Royal Variety Performance.

On Monday night, Kate Middleton and Prince William mixed a little business with pleasure as they enjoyed a rare date night while attending to their royal duties for an event benefitting the "Royal Variety Charity." In a caption about performances Kensington Royal writes:

"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Royal Variety Performance at the Palladium Theatre in London."

The royal couple arrived in matching black attire. William wore a black tux, while Kate opted for a lace, floor length Alexander McQueen dress.

She complimented the look with gold Erdem earrings, matching heels and a black clutch. The Duchess completed her look with a subtle smoky eyes, rosy cheeks and a pink lip.

The couple were at the event in honor of the Queen's patronage, the "Royal Variety Charity," which benefits from the annual "Royal Variety Performance." Kensington Royals says:

"The money raised from the show helps hundreds of entertainers throughout the UK, who need help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times."

Upon their arrival, Kate was greeted 10-year-old, Lydia Jones, who presented her with a posy of flowers picked from the garden of the Royal Variety Charity's residential home. This year they have named the garden, "Frosty Winter Garden."

William was welcomed by eight-year-old, Oliver Hinton. He presented the Duke with the programme for the night, which he took with him as he headed to watch the show from the Royal Box.

Before and after the event the couple were given the opportunity meet with the performers. During their chat with the cast of "Mary Poppins," Williams tells them, "I love Mary Poppins."

Kate also shared that her children were excited that their parents were going to watch people singing and dancing at the Royal Variety Performance.

Kate admits that the young royals were hoping to join her and William but she had to turn them down saying:

"Not on a school night."

The event was hosted by Rob Beckett and Ramesh Ranganathan. This is Kate's third time attending. Last Year Prince Harry and a pregnant Meghan Markle attended the show.