King and Queen Host Annual White-Tie Event Welcoming Diplomats to the Palace
The King and Queen of the United Kingdom hosted a lavish diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace, marking one of the most anticipated events in the royal calendar. This annual white-tie event saw over 500 diplomats from around the world attend the royal palace’s grand state rooms for an evening of elegance and tradition.
For the occasion, Queen Camilla wore the iconic Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, paired with a diamond brooch belonging to the late Queen Mother and a diamond bracelet that had once belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth. The tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary, was famously worn by Queen Elizabeth in her accession photographs in 1952.
Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, dazzled in the Lover’s Knot Tiara, a piece made in 1914 and often worn by the late Princess Diana. This beautiful tiara, gifted to Diana by Queen Elizabeth as a wedding present in 1981, sparkled alongside Kate’s elegant pale pink Jenny Packham dress. She accessorised with the Royal Family Order and Greville diamond chandelier earrings, adding further refinement to her look.
Camilla wore a cream embroidered evening gown by Fiona Clare, complemented by a Garter sash and star. The event also marked the first public appearance of senior royals since the release of author Omid Scobie’s controversial book Endgame, which sparked controversy surrounding alleged discussions about the skin tone of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son.
The royal reception was a showcase of both glamour and diplomacy, as the monarchy continues to lead the UK in international relations during the festive period.
