Kate Middleton sported a tiara for the Windsor Castle state banquet held in honor of the French President's visit to the U.K., marking her first time in a royal headpiece since December 2023.

The Princess of Wales last wore the sparkling headpiece, a favorite of the late Princess Diana, to the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2023.

During an official appearance in Windsor, England, Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore a tiara for the first time since 2023. The 43-year-old was photographed on July 8 arriving at a state banquet at Windsor Castle with her husband,

Brigitte Macron wore a deep blue silk crepe column gown by Louis Vuitton that featured a cape effect similar to that of Middleton’s dress. The shoulders of the dress also included hand-embroidered black and silver jewel embellishments.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte arrived in Windsor for the start of a three-day state visit – the first by a French president since 2008. Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed the dignitaries when they touched down at RAF Northolt in West London,

Princess Kate was spotted wearing a subtle 'show of diplomacy' as she and Prince William welcomed French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron to the UK for their state visit