The Princess of Wales stuns in sparkling tiara as she joins Prince William at lavish state banquet
The Princess of Wales has stepped out in a sparkling tiara as she joined Prince William and their Nigerian guests at the official state banquet.
Kate, 43, arrived at St George's Hall in a sweeping, emerald green gown by Andrew Gn.
She dazzled in the Lover's Knot Tiara known to be a favourite of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, as the royals hosted the Nigerian President and his wife during their state visit.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives to attend a State Banquet in St George's Hall. Getty
Sir Timothy Lawrence, the Duke of Edinburgh , Princess of Wales, Prince William and Princess Anne arrive to attend a State Banquet. Getty
Kate and William were joined by Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester as they arrived for the evening.
It comes as the pair welcomed Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, first lady Oluremi Tinubu, at Windsor Castle earlier that day.
It was there that the royals escorted their visitors to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla.
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Kate and William arrive for the lavish event. Getty
The evening ended with the lavish state banquet which marked the first state visit in nearly 100 years by a Muslim leader during the holy month of Ramadan.
In a unique move for a state visit, the royals skipped the formal luncheon earlier that day out of respect to the Muslim president, who is fasting for Ramadan.
This also marks the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years and the first to be hosted at Windsor Castle.
Several notable Nigerian and British-Nigerian celebrities were also in attendance.
It's become something of a tradition for the Prince and Princess of Wales to greet their international visitors during state visits in recent years.
Kate and William joined the Nigerian President and his wife at the start of the state visit, where they officially greeted them at Windsor hotel.
The Princess donned a dove grey, double-breasted blazer coat dress by British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker.
Kate went one step further as she joined Prince William for the start of the state visit by President of Nigeria and his wife. Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP
The look, understood to be the first time the princess has worn one of Coker's designs, was accessorised with a matching headpiece and Hugo Boss pointed-toe pumps.
Kate added the Collingwood Pearl drop earrings, which previously belonged to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana.
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