Kate Middleton Has a Rare Tiara Moment in a Flowing Yellow Gown at the Oman State Banquet
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- Kate Middleton wore the Lover’s Knot tiara with a yellow Elie Saab gown for the royal family’s Oman state banquet this evening.
- She stepped out in a deep green Alexander McQueen coat when she attended the formal welcome event for the sultan earlier today.
- Kate rarely wears tiaras, but often chooses one called the Lover’s Knot for the family’s banquets.
This week, the British royal family is hosting the sultan of Oman for a three-day state visit. They threw a banquet this evening to mark the end of the first day, which Kate Middleton attended with her husband, Prince William. For the occasion, the Princess of Wales had a rare tiara moment, wearing the Lover’s Knot tiara with a flowing yellow gown by Elie Saab.
Kate has often chosen the Lover’s Knot tiara for her banquet appearances. Queen Mary commissioned the piece in 1913, and it contains diamond arches with 19 pearl drops.
Earlier today, Kate attended the formal welcome event for the sultan, wearing a dark green coat by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, her wedding dress designer, with a matching Juliette Botterill hat.
Kate offered a look at her more casual style last week when she announced a new project for the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
In a video shot in Cornwall, she said, “New scientific research increasingly shows just how important nature is for our physical and psychological wellbeing. Nature is such an extraordinary environment for us all, and in this tech-driven, digital age, spending quality time outdoors has never been more important. This project is about exploring how nature, creativity, and relationships can best support the healthy development of babies and young children. We believe that taking a whole-child approach is important, and nature becomes a wonderful place to explore how we can successfully nurture their social and emotional skills—the skills that underpin lifelong health and wellbeing. My hope is that through this practical, nature-based research, we can build supportive environments that help make nature more accessible, benefiting babies, young children, and their families across the U.K.”