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Kate Middleton Pairs Dramatic Cape Gown With Rarely Seen Tiara She's Never Worn Before for German State Banquet

Kate Middleton wore the Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara, a first-time choice for her, at Windsor Castle’s German state banquet.
The tiara is described as one of the most important Victorian-era jewels, created for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1853 and set with 2,600 diamonds.
This marks the first public outing of the tiara since 2006, making Kate the wearer of this piece after decades of it being sparingly used.
Kate paired the tiara with a dramatic emerald-green cape gown by Jenny Packham for the state banquet.
The event highlighted Kate and William’s ongoing diplomatic role and fashion diplomacy with a nod to German fashion.
The coverage references Kate’s prior tiara choices, noting frequent use of the Queen Mary Lover’s Knot and less frequent others.
Kate’s appearance continued a pattern of diplomatic dressing ahead of the German president’s visit.
The report notes the tiara's public reappearance and places Kate among a select group of royal tiara wearers.
The event featured coverage of William and Kate’s Windsor Castle appearance alongside German dignitaries.

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