Kate Middleton State Banquet

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, turned heads in a gold lace gown paired with her beloved Queen Mary’s Lovers’ Knot tiara at the state banquet held at Windsor Castle.

The event honoured US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during their three-day state visit to Britain. She joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and other senior royals. Among the guests were Sir Keir Starmer and Lady Victoria Starmer, who are set to host a related event at Chequers the following day.

The gown, by British designer Phillipa Lepley, featured a floor-length design in gold lace, complemented by matching accessories. For the tiara, Kate chose the Lovers’ Knot, a sentimental heirloom first crafted by Garrard in 1914 for Queen Mary. The piece has strong royal connections—worn by Queen Mary herself, then later associated with Princess Diana, and now frequently chosen by Kate. This evening marks another addition to its storied history.

The state banquet itself was a display of diplomatic pageantry. Dress code adhered to white tie, full-court dress, tiaras, decorations, medals, national dress. Guests included royals and high-profile political figures. The King and President gave speeches; there were grand table decorations (silver-gilt centrepieces, flowers and herbs from royal gardens), music by The Duchess of Edinburgh’s String Orchestra, and fanfares by the State Trumpeters. The evening celebrated US-UK relations, and provided a chance for the royals to showcase tradition, heritage, and regal elegance.

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Key Takeaways:

Kate Middleton chose a Phillipa Lepley gold lace gown and Queen Mary’s Lovers’ Knot tiara—pieces rich in royal history—for the Windsor Castle state banquet.

The event honoured President Trump & First Lady Melania Trump; it followed strict ceremonial protocol (white tie, tiaras, decorations) and included speeches, music, and traditional pageantry.

The Lovers’ Knot tiara remains one of Kate’s most recurring choices, deeply symbolic for the royal family and previously worn by Queen Mary and Princess Diana.

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Golden girl: Kate Middleton at Windsor Castle State Banquet (Tatler)