Princess of Wales Wears Lover’s Knot Tiara and Nigerian-Inspired Gown at Windsor Banquet
Kate Middleton honored Nigeria’s first state visit to the UK in 37 years by wearing Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara and a green gown inspired by the Nigerian flag.
- On March 18, the Princess of Wales attended a Windsor Castle banquet wearing Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara and an emerald gown by Andrew Gn for Nigeria's president and first lady.
- Her dress choice echoed Nigeria's national colour, with the Princess of Wales wearing a high-neck emerald gown and earlier a tailored grey coat dress by British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker.
- The Lover's Knot Tiara, created for Queen Mary by Garrard, features diamonds and pearls and is closely associated with Princess Diana and the Princess of Wales at state events.
- The King toasted the contributions of British Nigerians during the banquet hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, underscoring formal state protocol.
- The Princess of Wales has increasingly rotated designers and tiaras, marking her 20th tiara appearance since marrying, including rewearing Queen Victoria's Oriental Circlet Tiara, in her first tiara of the year.
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