On July 8, 2025, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the State Banquet held at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England, in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. The event was hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla as part of President Macron's state visit to the UK.
For the occasion, Kate Middleton chose a striking red gown designed by Sarah Burton for Givenchy, the same designer who, under the Alexander McQueen label, created her iconic wedding dress in 2011.
Kate Middleton dazzles in a red gown by Givenchy
Known for her love of sustainable fashion and repeating dresses on various Royal events, this time, Kate chose to repeat a designer. The red cape dress by Sarah Burton features an elegant round neckline, soft pleats all over the ensemble, full-body length cape sleeves with slits forming a train at the back, a flowy pleated skirt, floor-grazing hem length, and a cinched waistline.
Kate Middleton's tiara
According to People, Kate is wearing a tiara for the first time in a year and a half. She wore Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, a go-to royal headpiece she has donned multiple times in the past, and has also been donned by Princess Diana during her life. She last wore it in December 2023 at the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace.
She paired the tiara with diamond earrings, a dainty bracelet, a red clutch embellished with gemstones, two bows attached to her shoulder and breast featuring ornamental pins decorated with King Charles and Queen Camilla's portraits.
With her tresses left loose in a centre parting, she chose smokey eye shadow, kohl on the upper waterline, mascara-adorned lashes, feathered brows, flushed cheeks, glowing highlighter, glossy pink lips, and soft contouring from the glam.
About the State Banquet
The state banquet was held at Windsor Castle for the first time in 11 years. King Charles and President Macron led the royal procession, followed by Queen Camilla and Brigitte.
Source:Hindustan Times
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