State banquet

Kate arrived at the affair in a pale pink Marchesa gown, the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara and a ruby and diamond necklace.

Kate Middleton wowed in a stunning white dress and donned the sparkling Lover's Knot Tiara - an item that was a favourite of Diana - as the Royal Family welcomed the South African delegation.

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This week, the Swedish royals welcomed Finland's presidential couple to Stockholm for a state visit—and we got tiaras on Tuesday evening at the state banquet! King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden hosted

The young royal will attend her first state banquet which takes place at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday in honour of the Chinese President.

Visitors to Buckingham Palace can experience the splendour of a glittering state banquet.

To tonight’s Diplomatic Corps Reception at Buckingham Palace, Kate Middleton wore an Alexander McQueen dress, the Lover’s Knot tiara, and the badge of the Royal Victorian Order.

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Even the royal family has to abide by this protocol!

The Queen, who remains impartial in political matters, chose to emphasise the ties binding Britain and the Netherlands during the speech at Buckingham Palace.