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WINDSOR, ENGLAND – JULY 08: Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the State Banquet at Windsor Castle on July 08, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kate Middleton was a vision of elegance this week, donning crimson and diamonds for a state banquet held in honour of French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife. The occasion saw the Princess of Wales opting for a sweeping floor-length silk gown by Sarah Burton<\/a> for Givenchy.<\/a> A British designer for a French label \u2013 an apt symbol for the diplomatic occasion.<\/p>\n

The red evening gown featured a belted waist and floor length cape which cascaded over Middleton\u2019s shoulders. A matching red clutch, and black pointed toe shoes complemented the piece.<\/p>\n

The most notable accessories, however, were the stunning royal heirlooms worn by the Princess.<\/p>\n

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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales attends the State Banquet at Windsor Castle on July 08, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First, the Lover\u2019s Knot Tiara<\/a>, famously a favourite of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. The sparkling heirloom, made up of 19 hanging pearls, has also become a favourite of Middleton\u2019s since she debuted it in 2015, becoming her most worn tiara. Along with the headpiece, she donned a Nigel Milne<\/a> three-strand pearl bracelet, which once belonged to Princess Diana, as well as the Greville Chandlier Earrings, which were originally given to the late Queen Elizabeth II<\/a> as a wedding gift.<\/p>\n

Alongside her, Prince William<\/a> wore a crisp navy tuxedo with a white bowtie. The pair also both wore their royal sashes as well as several royal badges.<\/p>\n

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Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 – 1997) attends a dinner at the British Embassy in Washington, DC, November 1985. She is wearing an evening dress by Murray Arbeid and the Queen Mary tiara. (Photo by Terry Fincher\/Princess Diana Archive\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This dinner doesn\u2019t mark Middleton\u2019s first foray into French fashion and heirloom pieces for the French President and his wife\u2019s visit. Earlier in the same day, at their arrival, Middleton stepped out in a pale pink Dior<\/a> blazer and matching mesh and tulle skirt. For this occasion, she accessorised with a Jess Collet<\/a> straw hat and nude pumps, as well as her well-worn Collingwood pearl drop earrings<\/a>, once again belonging to Diana, and a three-strand pearl necklace from Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n

If the first day of this three-day visit is anything to go by, we are sure to see more sartorial prowess on display by the Princess, with symbolic choices alluding to both countries, as well as the royal family.<\/p>\n

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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales on the Royal Dais at Datchet Road on July 08, 2025 in Windsor, England. President Emmanuel Macron and Mrs Brigitte Macron visit the UK in the first visit State Visit made by France in 17 years. 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