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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Princess Kate Pulls Off Her Biggest Tiara Surprise Ever in Queen Victoria's Historic Ruby-and-Diamond Circlet and a Dazzling Caped Gown

Princess Kate in a blue gown and tiara.

The Royal Family welcomed Germany's president and first lady to Windsor Castle for an official state visit on Wednesday, December 3, and Princess Kate pulled out all the fashion stops for the glittering state banquet held in the couple's honor. The Princess of Wales wore a Prussian blue coat to welcome their guests earlier in the day, and she kept the blue theme going—and gave a nod to a queen with German ties—for the banquet.

The Princess of Wales stepped out in a blue Jenny Packham gown covered in sequins featuring a dramatic, sheer cape trailing behind her. But the star of the show was the incredible tiara Kate debuted for the banquet.

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