King and Queen are joined by Prince William and a dazzling Kate Middleton as they put on a united front at Buckingham Palace Christmas Diplomatic Reception amid Omid Scobie racism row

The royals welcomed more than 500 dignitaries to Buckingham Palace tonight The King led his family in a show of unity tonight after a tumultuous week of royal revelations. The four most senior family members posed together for a photographer before The Diplomatic Reception Kate looked naturally charismatic as she entertained guests at tonight's glamorous event His Majesty was dressed in all his finery for this evening's Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace The book about the monarchy claimed Prince Harry's wife Meghan, 42, had named the King himself as well as his daughter-in-law, Kate, 41, in letters she wrote to him on the issue. For tonight's event, Kate wore a show-stopping Jenny Packham gold 'Georgia' gown costing approximately £5,000, which was embellished with sequins The royal mother-of-three added to the glamour with a pair of Greville diamond chandelier earrings The princess appeared animated as she chatted with guests at the evening reception Charles appeared cheerful as he greeted guests with a handshake at the glittering occasion Prince William looked genuinely pleased to greet guests at the reception this evening Tonight’s event saw the King, his heir and their wives greet the great and good of the Diplomatic Corps - Ambassadors, High Commissioners and the like officially registered to the Court of St James’ - for pre-Christmas drinks in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Describing it as a ‘very special occasion’, the King added: ‘I want to wish you nothing but a very Happy Christmas indeed, if I may say so.’ Tonight's event marks the first time the King, 75, and Kate, 41, have met publicly since being named as the royals who allegedly expressed 'concerns' over the colour of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son Archie's skin. A beaming Princess of Wales received a warm welcome today as she opened a new Children's Day Surgery at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London Beaming William, 41, appeared relaxed as he joined vendor Dave Martin, 61, who has been a friend of the royal since they hit the streets selling Big Issue copies together 18 months ago Charles, planting a tree today before attending an Advent Service and Christmas Reception at The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre in Stevenage Harry and Meghan issued a statement saying it was not the late Queen or her husband Prince Philip, but have refused to name the members of the royal family who made the comments.