Princess of Wales is elegant in a glittering tiara and white robe
The Princess of Wales was effortlessly elegant in a white robe and dazzling tiara as she arrived for tonight’s State Banquet to welcome the President and First Lady of South Korea.
Kate, 41, joined her husband Prince William, in addition to the King and Queen, in welcoming Yoon Suk Yeol and his spouse Kim Keon-hee on the glittering festivities at Buckingham Palace in London.
Looking ethereal in a white costume by Jenny Packham, the mother-of-three added to her look with a glitzy pair of earrings belonging to Queen Elizabeth, her Family Order and her GCVO sash and star.
The royal, who was seen arriving in a automotive, opted for the Strathmore Rose Tiara which belonged to the Queen Mother and was a gift from her dad and mom in 1923.
It could be worn on prime of the top or throughout the brow as a bandeau – because the then Duchess of York selected to do consistent with the style of the instances. But the fragile floral design had not been worn in public for a few years earlier than tonight.
![The Princess of Wales (pictured with Prince William, left) was effortlessly elegant in a white gown and dazzling tiara as she arrived for tonight's State Banquet to welcome the President and First Lady of South Korea](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/21/20/78079149-12776527-image-m-43_1700598541504.jpg)
The Princess of Wales (pictured with Prince William, left) was effortlessly elegant in a white robe and dazzling tiara as she arrived for tonight’s State Banquet to welcome the President and First Lady of South Korea
![Kate (pictured), 41, is joining her husband Prince William , as well as the King and Queen, in welcoming Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee at the glittering festivities at Buckingham Palace in London](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/21/20/78079153-12776527-image-m-45_1700598630258.jpg)
Kate (pictured), 41, is becoming a member of her husband Prince William , in addition to the King and Queen, in welcoming Yoon Suk Yeol and his spouse Kim Keon-hee on the glittering festivities at Buckingham Palace in London
![Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee at the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, London](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/21/20/78079767-12776527-image-m-64_1700599490945.jpg)
Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol and his spouse Kim Keon-hee on the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, London
![The royal, who was seen arriving in a car, opted for the Strathmore Rose Tiara which belonged to the Queen Mother (pictured) and was a present from her parents in 1923](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/21/20/78078651-12776527-image-a-41_1700598100241.jpg)
![The royal (pictured), who was seen arriving in a car, opted for the Strathmore Rose Tiara which belonged to the Queen Mother and was a present from her parents in 1923](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/21/20/78078655-12776527-image-m-40_1700598091426.jpg)
The royal (pictured proper), who was seen arriving in a automotive, opted for the Strathmore Rose Tiara which belonged to the Queen Mother (pictured left) and was a gift from her dad and mom in 1923
Kate additionally donned a yellow brooch which paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The merchandise of jewelry confirmed a portrait of her husband’s grandmother as a younger lady, sporting a night costume with a ribbon and star of the Order of the Garter.
Some 170 visitors are anticipated to collect this night, usually a white tie and tiara affair, within the opulent Palace ballroom.
As nicely as The Prince and Princess of Wales, the King and Queen will more likely to be joined by different members of the royal household, whereas Charles and Mr Yoon will make speeches.
Foreign secretaries are additionally often invited, which means the newly appointed Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton is more likely to make a return to eating on the royal residence, reminiscent of the times when he was prime minister.
Charles and Camilla formally welcomed South Korea‘s president to Britain at present.
The pair are internet hosting Yoon Suk Yeol and his spouse Kim Keon Hee for the primary incoming state go to for the reason that King’s coronation and the second of his reign.
And earlier this morning, William, 41, and Kate performed a key position by greeting President Yoon and his spouse at their lodge for a really regal welcome.
The Prince and Princess of Wales – who appeared beautiful in a pink outfit – met the guests at their London lodge this morning.
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Kate (pictured) additionally donned a yellow brooch which paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II
![(From left) First Lady of South Korea, Kim Keon-hee; President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol; Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron; King Charles III; Home Secretary James Cleverly; Queen Camilla; Prince William and Kate Middleton at Horse Guards Parade in London this afternoon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/21/12/78058877-12774787-image-a-68_1700569689044.jpg)
(From left) First Lady of South Korea, Kim Keon-hee; President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol; Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron; King Charles III; Home Secretary James Cleverly; Queen Camilla; Prince William and Kate Middleton at Horse Guards Parade in London this afternoon
![Prince William and Kate Middleton pictured as they stand at Horse Guards Parade in London this afternoon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/21/18/78061719-12776527-image-a-80_1700592430574.jpg)
Prince William and Kate Middleton pictured as they stand at Horse Guards Parade in London this afternoon
![South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee, accompanied by Queen Camilla and King Charles III, view a special exhibition of items from the Royal Collection relating to South Korea in the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/21/15/78066717-12774787-image-a-149_1700581888650.jpg)
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol and his spouse Kim Keon Hee, accompanied by Queen Camilla and King Charles III, view a particular exhibition of things from the Royal Collection regarding South Korea within the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace at present
![William and Kate with Choo Kyungho, South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister, second right and Park Jin, the South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs, inside Buckingham Palace today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/21/15/78066487-12774787-image-a-150_1700581893140.jpg)
William and Kate with Choo Kyungho, South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister, second proper and Park Jin, the South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs, inside Buckingham Palace at present
The pair travelled with Mr Yoon and Mrs Kim to a Horse Guards Parade ceremonial welcome, the place the King and Queen have been ready.
Following the occasion, they travelled to Buckingham Palace to view a particular exhibition of things from the Royal Collection regarding South Korea within the Picture Gallery.
Charles and Camilla took their place standing on the royal pavilion round noon and briefly greeted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron, Home Secretary James Cleverly and the Defence Chiefs of Staff.
Camilla wore a blue costume and coat by Anna Valentine, hat with unfastened feathers by Philip Treacy and a sapphire and diamond brooch which belonged to Queen Mary.
Nearby was the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals, commanded by Major Edward van der Lande.
Kate wore a hanging £3,000 caped pink coat by Catherine Walker and an identical hat by Jane Taylor.
She additionally sported a pair of Princess Diana‘s sapphire and diamond oval drop earrings, complementing the look with a pair of Gianvito Rossi pink footwear.
A guard of honour, fashioned by F Company Scots Guards, gave a royal salute amid conventional pomp and pageantry – and the King and Mr Yoon inspected the troops.
Members of the Scots Guards have been just lately deployed to South Korea the place they have been coaching troops.
Mr Yoon walked previous the 2 ranks of Guardsman casting his eye over the servicemen earlier than returning to the royal pavilion with the King.
Charles, Camilla, William and Kate and their visitors then travelled in a carriage procession down The Mall to Buckingham Palace.
The King and Queen then arrived on the Grand Entrance to Buckingham Palace with President Yoon Suk Yeol and his spouse Kim Keon Hee to the sound of the South Korean and British nationwide anthems.
Mr Yoon stepped from the black and gold Irish State Coach first, adopted by the King.
In the second carriage – the Australian State Coach – Camilla, in a blue costume and coat by Anna Valentine and hat with unfastened feathers by Philip Treacy, accompanied Mrs Kim.
A guard of honour from the first Battalion Welsh Guards of their lengthy gray coats and bearskin hats waited within the Palace quadrangle.
William and Kate travelled within the Scottish State Coach with Choo Kyung-ho, South Korea’s deputy prime minister and minister of economic system and finance.
The royal occasion and their visitors then went contained in the Palace for a personal lunch.
Weeks of preparation had gone into the official ceremonial welcome on Horse Guards Parade with greater than 1,000 troopers and 230 horses gathered for the event. In all seven army bands and 9 army items have been concerned.