Overview
- At a white‑tie dinner at Windsor Castle honoring German president Frank‑Walter Steinmeier, the Princess of Wales wore the ruby‑and‑diamond Oriental Circlet for the first time.
- The tiara was created for Queen Victoria in 1853 under Prince Albert’s direction, originally set with opals and about 2,600 diamonds before Queen Alexandra later replaced the opals with rubies.
- Kate paired the headpiece with a purple‑blue sequinned Jenny Packham gown featuring an asymmetric neckline and cape detail.
- Her accessories included earrings that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Family Order of King Charles III, and the GCVO sash and star.
- Other senior royals also wore notable heirlooms, with Queen Camilla in the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara and the Duchess of Edinburgh in her aquamarine tiara, underscoring the event’s ceremonial focus.