Buckingham Palace has rolled out the red carpet and jewels to celebrate the first State Dinner for Charles III, in honor of the South African president. In addition, there was a lot of expectation with the look chosen by Kate Middleton, since for her this dinner is her first as Princess of Wales.
The Princess of Wales has not disappointed with her impressive gala outfit, where the jewels have been the protagonists.
Dress
Kate has opted for this special occasion for a white cape design. A creation loaded with jewel details on the shoulders, open sleeves and a bateau neckline signed by Jenny Packham, its head designer. Its price ranges from 5,000 euros, and it has been combined with silver halls of Jimmy Choo Y clutch of Alexander McQueen.
very special jewelry
The tiara is always the star of state dinners. And for this occasion, Kate has chosen her favorite crown: the Cambridge Lover’s Knot. a custom piece of Mary of Teck, grandmother of Elizabeth II, to the Garrard jewelry store in 1913. A jewel that Queen Elizabeth II gave to Diana of Wales on her wedding day, although she did not wear it on that occasion, she did wear it several times.
A spectacular jewel made up of 19 open arches with brilliant-cut diamonds and 38 drop-shaped pearls, which she has combined with pearl earrings, also belonging to Lady Di, and a pearl bracelet designed in 1988 by Nigel Milne, owned by Elizabeth II. .
To complete the looks, Kate wore the sash of the Royal Victorian Order, fastened with a diamond and brilliant brooch believed to be a gift from Prince William for her 40th birthday.
day look
Another of her perfect outfits, this time during the day, is with this classic bougainvillea-colored dress, a model that is very similar in other colors. It is a dress with a lapel, long sleeves and a pleated skirt, made to measure of Emily Wickstead, one of his favorite designers, combined with a helmet headdress Sean Barrett.
A style that has completed clutch of mulberry and burgundy suede pumps Gianvitto Rossi. As jewelry, she has chosen an emerald, ruby and diamond brooch, and pearl and diamond earrings, both pieces belonging to Diana of Wales.
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