Kate Middleton made a graceful appearance at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, October 20, as she joined Prince William for a state banquet held in honour of the Sultan of Oman. Dressed in a butter yellow Elie Saab gown and Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara, the Princess of Wales brought a touch of understated glamour to the royal evening.
She first wore it in 2015 and has returned to it on several formal occasions since. In January 2025, Kate announced that her cancer was in remission. The banquet celebrated the relationship between the UK and Oman, with members of the royal family dressing in their finest white-tie attire for the occasion. Kate opted for a flowing butter yellow gown by Elie Saab, a soft shade that gave her look a fresh and elegant feel. The dress featured a braided neckline, delicate pleating and a fitted waist that flowed into a floor-length silk skirt. A front slit added a subtle detail to the otherwise classic silhouette. The gown’s long train and sheer tulle veil, attached at the back, completed the look beautifully. Rather than going overboard with accessories, Kate let the dress and her jewellery do most of the talking. She paired the gown with King Charles III’s Royal Family Order, which features a portrait of the monarch, along with the sash and star of the Royal Victorian Order. Prince William, meanwhile, looked sharp in a traditional black Windsor tailcoat, white bow tie and black trousers. His medals and royal decorations completed his formal look. her choice of headpiece was just as special While Kate’s gown was certainly eye-catching. She wore Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara, a piece closely associated with the late Princess Diana. The diamond-and-pearl tiara has become one of Kate’s most recognisable accessories at royal banquets.
Since then, she has gradually returned to her public responsibilities, including engagements involving visiting dignitaries and members of the royal family.
Created by the House of Garrard in 1913 for Queen Mary, the tiara features diamond arches with hanging pearl drops. In 2024, the Princess of Wales revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer following tests after abdominal surgery. Earlier reporting noted: Kate Middleton wears butter yellow Elie Saab dress with Princess Diana’s famous Lover’s Knot tiara to attend royal banquet with Prince William The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, attended a royal state banquet at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, October 20. Earlier reporting noted: Princess Kate was diagnosed with cancer in 2024, after which she also underwent treatment. Following post-operative tests from abdominal surgery, Kate completed preventative chemotherapy later that year, and officially shared that she is in remission as of January 2025.
It later became one of Princess Diana’s signature royal jewels and continues to hold a special place in royal fashion history. Kate completed her jewellery choices with diamond earrings and a bracelet that belonged to Queen Elizabeth II. A gold-embellished clutch and matching heels tied the entire look together. Kate’s appearance at the banquet also comes after a challenging period in her personal life. She subsequently underwent preventative chemotherapy, which she completed later that year. The royals stepped out in their white-tie attire for the event, held in honour of the Sultan of Oman and to celebrate the UK-Oman relationship. The Princess of Wales paired the gown with the King Charles’ Royal Family Order (a badge featuring the monarch’s portrait) and the Royal Victorian Order sash and star. Later, Princess Kate resumed her prominent role as a member of the royal family in welcoming foreign dignitaries during state visits.
Earlier reporting noted: The flowy silk skirt with a floor-grazing train and a see-through tulle veil with a floor-sweeping train attached to the back of the dress add a feminine charm to Kate’s ensemble.
