Two nights in a row, the Princess Royal has been the image of classical regal elegance for a state banquet. While she looked fabulous alongside the Princess of Wales and Duchess of Edinburgh on Wednesday, 3 December, she was just as radiant the very next day.

On Thursday, Princess Anne, accompanied by her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence , hosted a banquet at the Guildhall in London, also as part of the German State Visit, with the President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender both dressed impeccably for the occasion.

Scroll down to take a look at the very best pictures from the banquets, including the Princess Royal's second tiara moment this week and a glimpse at the scale of the dinner…

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Before sitting for the dinner

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