For her state banquet gown, Kate chose a dark red Givenchy evening gown designed by Sarah Burton, who also designed the princess's wedding dress. Kate and William shared their looks ahead of the state banquet on social media, captioning a photo, "Ready for what promises to be a wonderful State Banquet this evening in Windsor."

Kate Middleton knows how to make an impression. The Princess of Wales stunned in a jaw-dropping red gown by Givenchy for a state banquet held at Windsor Castle on Tuesday night. The royal accessorized with earrings from the late Queen Elizabeth’s collection,

The Princess of Wales last wore the sparkling headpiece, a favorite of the late Princess Diana, to the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2023.