The Princess of Wales sparkled in a towering tiara she has never been seen in before at the German state banquet.

In a nod to the King’s guests, Kate diplomatically opted for Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara, made of diamonds and rubies, which was designed for Victoria by her German-born husband Prince Albert in 1853.

Kate glittered in a purple-blue, floor length sequinned gown with asymmetric neckline and flowing cape shoulder detail by Jenny Packham for the white tie celebration at Windsor Castle in honour of German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

She also wore the late Queen’s earrings, the Royal Family Order and the GCVO Sash and Star.

Kate’s hair was down and had been restyled in her trademark wave, after she wore it straight and sleek at earlier engagements on Wednesda

See Full Page