For her first state banquet in two years, Catherine turned to a trusted designer for a bit of sparkle and glamour: Sarah Burton, who took over as creative director at French fashion house Givenchy last fall.
On Tuesday evening, Catherine stunned in a deep red evening gown with a caped back detail and fashioned out of silk creponne. She paired it with a lily of the valley-embroidered evening…
Kate elegantly wears the Royal Family Order of King Charles III for the first time
8th July 2025
The Princess of Wales is wearing the Royal Family Order of King Charles III at the State Banquet for the President of France, the first time she has publicly worn it since her father-in-law’s accession.
The Royal Family Order is a personal gift from the Sovereign given…
Kensington Palace issues happy update on Kate's appearance at French State Banquet
8th July 2025
The Princess of Wales is slated to attend her first state banquet in over a year when she joins King Charles and Queen Camilla in honouring French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron this evening at Windsor Castle.
Kate hasn’t attended a state…
The Queen chose an outfit by her wedding dress designer as she welcomed the President of France to Windsor Castle for an historic State Visit.
Her Majesty wore a bright green dress by Anna Valentine who created both outfits worn on the day Queen Camilla married King Charles in Windsor.
Queen Camilla’s striking outfit choice
The State Visit outfit was a classic cut gown with three…
The Princess of Wales made a diplomatic fashion choice as the important French State Visit to the UK got under way.
Kate wore Dior as she arrived at RAF Northolt to meet President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, as they began their three day trip.
President…
A kiss for Kate as the President of France offers charming greeting at start of State Visit
8th July 2025
The President of France was full of charm as he landed in the UK, kissing the hand of the Princess of Wales as she met him from his plane at the start of his historic State Visit.
Emmanuel Macron touched down at RAF Northolt with his wife, Brigitte, for a three day visit…
The State Visit of the President of France is just hours away and Windsor is decked out in flags ahead of the start of one of the most important trips in recent memory.
Pomp and ceremony at start of State Visit
Emmanual Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are set to touch down at Northolt where they will be met by the Prince and Princess of Wales at the start of three days of pomp and…
Carole and Michael Middleton visit Wimbledon and there's a very royal greeting for them as they take their seats
7th July 2025
Carole and Michael Middleton attended the eighth day of Wimbledon on dayy 8, joining an illustrious line-up in the Royal Box.
Although the Princess of Wales has yet to attend the Championships so far this year, it is hoped that Her Royal Highness may make an appearance…
What to expect from the French State Visit: Windsor Castle, the Royal Family and plenty of pomp
4th July 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla will welcome the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, for a State Visit. Three days filled with pomp and ceremony will help cement the ties between the UK and France and the Royal Family will play a vital role.
The King and Queen and Emmanuel Macron will take part in a carriage ride through Windsor as the French President’s State Visit to the UK gets under way.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will be joined by President Macron and his wife, Brigitte, for the ceremonial procession which will take place as the official welcome starts.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will also ride by carriage…
