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.

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.

The appearance of Catherine, Princess of Wales at The Cenotaph for Anzac Day followed a formal ceremonial structure.

Observed annually on 25 April, Anzac Day marks the 1915 landings at Gallipoli and honours Australian and New Zealand service personnel across conflicts. In London, the commemoration has been held for more than a century, forming part of the established ceremonial calendar. The sequence is fixed, with roles clearly defined, reflecting long-standing practice.

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This year, the Princess of Wales undertook a designated role on behalf of Charles III, leading the royal presence at the wreath-laying service. Her participation followed the established order: arrival, wreath placement, silence, and attendance at the Westminster Abbey service. The inscription on the wreath, signed jointly with Prince William, followed standard wording used for remembrance ceremonies.

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She wore a navy coat dress with a single red poppy, consistent with the conventions of remembrance attire typically observed at such events.

At the Cenotaph, wreaths are laid in sequence, followed by the sounding of the Last Post and a period of silence. Military personnel, officials and representatives of the diplomatic community were present, each observing established ceremonial roles. Earlier in the day, Anne, Princess Royal attended the dawn service at Wellington Arch, where members of the public and veterans gathered.

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For the Princess of Wales, the engagement marked a return to a formal solo duty following a period of reduced public appearances. The ceremony also included diplomatic and military representatives from Australia and New Zealand, reflecting the continued recognition of shared military history.

The ceremony follows the same format each year, maintaining its established structure within the UK’s programme of remembrance events.