For her state banquet gown, Kate chose a dark red Givenchy evening gown designed by Sarah Burton, who also designed the princess's wedding dress. Kate and William shared their looks ahead of the state banquet on social media, captioning a photo, "Ready for what promises to be a wonderful State Banquet this evening in Windsor."

Kate Middleton and French President Emmanuel Macron were seatmates for a state banquet on July 8, and they shared several friendly moments during the posh, star-studded event.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, looked straight out of a fairytale while attending the State Banquet, alongside her husband, Prince William. The prestigious event took place to honor French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron,

The Princess of Wales last wore the sparkling headpiece, a favorite of the late Princess Diana, to the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2023.

During an official appearance in Windsor, England, Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore a tiara for the first time since 2023. The 43-year-old was photographed on July 8 arriving at a state banquet at Windsor Castle with her husband,

The Princess of Wales is back in a tiara. Kate was a vision in a red Givenchy gown and the magnificent Lover’s Knot tiara for a state banquet last night honouring the French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife,