Buckingham Palace's annual Diplomatic Corps Reception was moved from its traditional December date to Tuesday, Nov. 19, but one royal was missing from this year's glamorous event. Kate Middleton has attended the reception—complete with a glittering tiara—every year since 2013 (minus once when she was in New York). But while she stayed home from Tuesday night's banquet, the Princess of Wales did take on a different royal event.
The Diplomatic Corps Reception typically kicks off the holiday season for the royals, but this year, a state visit conflicts with its usual December timeframe. During the white-tie event, the Royal Family welcomes various ambassadors and diplomats from around the world.
