Kate Middleton joined other members of the British royal family at Windsor Castle on October 20 for a state banquet honoring Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman. The Princess of Wales arrived alongside her husband, Prince William, wearing a yellow gown and a familiar royal heirloom once favored by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

The Princess of Wales chose Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara, a diamond and pearl headpiece that has become one of her most frequently worn royal accessories. The tiara features 19 diamond arches and 28 drop-shaped pearls, with the pearls suspended beneath intricate diamond knots. It was commissioned by Queen Mary from the House of Garrard in 1913 and made as a copy of a tiara once owned by Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel, Duchess of Cambridge.

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This marked her second appearance in the tiara this year and her 16th time wearing it since marrying William in 2011. Kate paired the headpiece with a yellow gown by Elie Saab featuring a keyhole neckline, pleated skirt and flowing cape. She accessorised with a glittering Anya Hindmarch clutch, Queen Mary’s diamond choker bracelet and earrings from Queen Elizabeth II’s collection.

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The Princess last wore the Lover’s Knot tiara earlier this year in March for the state banquet. On that occasion, she paired it with a green gown by Andrew Gn, a choice that reflected the colors of the Nigerian flag.

Former royal butler Grant Harrold previously said in an interview that the tiara was one of Diana’s favorite pieces, and suggested that “Kate wears this to keep her late mother-in-law’s memory alive.”

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Prince William joined his wife, wearing a traditional Windsor tailcoat with his medals and royal orders. Earlier in the day, Kate had worn a forest-green Alexander McQueen coat dress and a matching hat while welcoming the Sultan during the official arrival ceremony.

Prince Andrew has reportedly expressed frustration with King Charles in private emails sent to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, according to recent reports.

The correspondence is said to contain complaints about decisions that have affected Andrew’s role within the Royal Family and his standing following years of public controversy. While the full contents of the emails have not been made public, reports claim the Duke of York voiced anger over how he has been treated amid continuing scrutiny of his affairs.

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The claims come as Andrew remains under renewed examination following reports linked to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Recent disclosures have prompted further discussion about the extent of their association and the continuing challenges the issue poses for the monarchy.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have largely avoided commenting publicly on matters involving their father. Reports suggest the sisters have faced difficult questions as Andrew’s legal and reputational troubles continue to attract headlines, placing them in an uncomfortable position despite their efforts to maintain a relatively low profile.

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The latest reports also highlight the challenges facing the York family as scrutiny surrounding Andrew continues. While Beatrice and Eugenie have maintained active public and charitable roles, their father’s situation has repeatedly drawn attention back to the controversy that has followed him for years.

King Charles has sought to reinforce a distinction between the monarchy’s public responsibilities and the issues surrounding his younger brother. Since becoming monarch, he has overseen decisions that reduced Andrew’s public role, reflecting the Royal Family’s efforts to move forward from controversies that have damaged its reputation.

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Neither Buckingham Palace nor representatives for Andrew have publicly commented on the reported emails. However, the claims have fuelled further discussion about relations within the Royal Family and the lasting impact of Andrew’s fall from public life.

The reported correspondence serves as a reminder that questions surrounding the Duke of York remain unresolved. As debate over his place within the Royal Family continues, attention is likely to remain on how the monarchy manages one of the most challenging controversies of the modern royal era.

Guests gathered at Buckingham Palace as Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales attended the annual royal garden party on behalf of King Charles III.

The event welcomed thousands of guests to the palace grounds, recognising people for their contributions to charities, public service and local communities across the UK. It also marked another public appearance for Catherine following her recent return to royal duties after cancer treatment.

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Royal garden parties have long formed part of the monarchy’s public engagements, bringing together charity founders, volunteers, members of the military and campaigners from across the country. Reports from the event stated that around 8,000 guests attended the gathering.

William and Catherine were joined by several senior members of the royal family, including Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Zara Tindall.

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Catherine wore a black-and-white Self-Portrait outfit featuring a structured cream jacket and a polka-dot skirt, paired with a wide-brimmed hat and jewellery previously worn by Queen Elizabeth II.

William, dressed in traditional morning attire with a top hat, greeted guests connected to causes he has supported over the years, including homelessness and mental health initiatives. The event also included a reunion with charity founder Rhian Mannings, whom the prince had previously met during an earlier engagement.

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The annual garden parties continue to be held at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse each year, with guests traditionally served tea, cakes and sandwiches while military bands perform in the palace gardens.

This year’s royal schedule also includes additional themed gatherings linked to the King’s charitable organisations and military support initiatives.

The garden party highlighted the Prince and Princess of Wales’ ongoing public duties as they continue to represent the royal family at major public events.