Kate Middleton dons red dress by her wedding designer to attend the State Banquet with Prince William. Pics

Updated on: Jul 9, 2025, 11:47:39 IST

By Krishna Pallavi Priya

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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, and Prince William, the Prince of Wales at the State Banquet for President of France Emmanuel Macron.

During the state banquet for President Macron, Kate Middleton wore the Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara and a red Givenchy dress by Sarah Burton.

Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the State Banquet for President of France Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, Britain, on July 8, 2025. The banquet was hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla during Macron's UK state visit.

For the occasion, Kate Middleton wore a red dress by Givenchy’s Sarah Burton. The same designer, under Alexander McQueen, had designed her wedding dress back in 2011. Let's decode her look:

Kate Middleton dazzles in a red gown by Givenchy

Known for her love of sustainable fashion and repeating dresses on various Royal events, this time, Kate chose to repeat a designer. The red cape dress by Sarah Burton features an elegant round neckline, soft pleats all over the ensemble, full-body length cape sleeves with slits forming a train at the back, a flowy pleated skirt, floor-grazing hem length, and a cinched waistline.

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Kate Middleton's tiara

According to People, Kate is wearing a tiara for the first time in a year and a half. She wore Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, a go-to royal headpiece she has donned multiple times in the past, and has also been donned by Princess Diana during her life. She last wore it in December 2023 at the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace.

She paired the tiara with diamond earrings, a dainty bracelet, a red clutch embellished with gemstones, two bows attached to her shoulder and breast featuring ornamental pins decorated with King Charles and Queen Camilla's portraits.

With her tresses left loose in a centre parting, she chose smokey eye shadow, kohl on the upper waterline, mascara-adorned lashes, feathered brows, flushed cheeks, glowing highlighter, glossy pink lips, and soft contouring from the glam.

About the State Banquet

The state banquet was held at Windsor Castle for the first time in 11 years. King Charles and President Macron led the royal procession, followed by Queen Camilla and Brigitte.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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