Overview

• King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a state banquet at Windsor Castle on September 17 in honor of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
• The Princess of Wales wore a custom Phillipa Lepley ivory silk gown with a hand‑embroidered golden Chantilly lace cape and the Lover’s Knot tiara, widely viewed as a tribute to Princess Diana.
• Her ensemble included Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond earrings along with the Royal Family Orders and the star and sash of the Royal Victorian Order.
• Melania Trump appeared in a bright yellow Carolina Herrera dress with a purple belt, a look that drew harsh critiques on social media for its color and formality.
• The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a behind‑the‑scenes photo of them holding hands, and President Trump lauded Kate in his speech as “so radiant, so healthy and so beautiful.”