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The Princess of Wales didn’t just glitter at this week's German State Banquet - she delivered a carefully coded fashion message that signalled exactly where she sees herself in the years ahead. Her sweeping midnight-blue Jenny Packham gown may have looked like pure couture magic, but beneath the sparkle lay a subtle diplomatic strategy, one designed to unite two nations while showcasing the confidence of a woman preparing for a future on the throne.

From colour choice to historic royal jewels, her look carried a sophistication that went far beyond aesthetics. Celebrity stylist Ciara Russell, who has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, tells the

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