Kate Middleton's Return to Royal Glamour Includes a Powerful Nod to Princess Diana
Kate Middleton made a dazzling return to royal glamour at her first state banquet in two years, joining Prince William for an elegant evening in Windsor. While her striking red ball gown turned heads, it was a touching tribute to Princess Diana that truly stole the spotlight.
Kate wore a dark red evening gown with a dramatic caped back for the formal event. Per Express, the design was created for the royal by Sarah Burton for Givenchy. Burton previously designed the Princess of Wales's 2011 wedding dress.
Kate and William posed for a photo subsequently shared as an Instagram post ahead of the event. The princess wore a blue sash, signifying her position as a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, an honor bestowed upon her by Queen Elizabeth. Above a yellow piece of fabric pinned with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth was a pale blue ribbon with King Charles's portrait, known as the Royal Family Order.
However, it was a tribute to William's late mother, Princess Diana, that ultimately stole the show. Kate wore Diana's diamond-and-pearl Lover's Knot Tiara at the banquet held in honor of French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte.
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Kate has worn this tiara for more than a dozen official royal events. It is reportedly one of her favorites.
The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a message in a caption accompanying their official photograph., "Ready for what promises to be a wonderful state banquet this evening in Windsor."
Royal fans shared their responses to the post. Several gasped at the stunning image.
"I GASPED so hard!!!" wrote one social media follower. A second penned, "Perfection. Stunning future king and queen, so regal."
A third Instagram user noted, "What a beautiful picture of you two!" While a fourth claimed, "Oh my word, truly sensational. This pic made me gasp and smile."
The Lovers Knot Tiara was created for Queen Mary in 1914 by the House of Garrard from jewels already owned by her family. It was ultimately inherited by the late Queen Elizabeth II, who gifted it to Diana when she became Princess of Wales.
However, once Diana and Charles divorced, the tiara was returned to the royal vault. Today, Kate now wears the massive headpiece, debuting it for the first time in 2015 at a diplomatic reception. Per Adastra Jewelry, the tiara is reportedly worth over $1M.Kate Middleton's Return to Royal Glamour Includes a Powerful Nod to Princess Diana first appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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