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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kayleigh Roberts

Why Royal Fans Think Kate Middleton’s State Banquet Look Was a Signal About the Kind of Queen She Plans to Be

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Britain's William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales walk to attend the State Banquet at Windsor Castle during the State visit by the President of the United States of America on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. President Trump is in England from Sept. 16-18 on his second UK state visit, with the previous one taking place in 2019 during his first presidential term. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images).

During the recent state visit by Donald and Melania Trump to the U.K., Kate Middleton did what she frequently does and absolutely stole the show. This was true throughout the visit, starting with the moment Kate and her husband, Prince William, greeted the Trumps when their helicopter, Marine One, landed on the grounds at Windsor Castle, but it was probably most obvious later that evening, during the state banquet.

Kate was characteristically stunning at the formal event in a sheer gold Phillipa Lepley gown that would have radiated regal energy when if she hadn't accessorized it with her beloved Queen Mary Lover’s Knot tiara.

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