New tiara choices for Kate and Camilla at South Korean state banquet
The princess wore the Queen Mother’s Strathmore Rose Tiara while the Queen opted for her late mother-in-law’s ruby and diamond Burmese Tiara.
The Queen and the Princess of Wales both stepped out in glittering royal tiaras they have never been seen in before.
Kate chose the Queen Mother’s delicate Strathmore Rose Tiara for the state banquet in honour of the South Korean president, while Camilla opted for the late Queen Elizabeth II’s impressive ruby and diamond Burmese tiara.
It can be worn on top of the head just as Kate chose to wear it, or across the forehead as a bandeau.
The floral tiara has not been worn in public for many years.
When Princess Elizabeth married the Duke of Edinburgh in 1947, she received a wedding gift of 96 rubies from the people of Burma, symbolically chosen in the belief the rubies would protect her from 96 diseases.
Kate wore a white and gold gown by Jenny Packham and long white gloves, with earrings belonging to the late Queen, as well as the Elizabeth II Royal Family Order and the Grand Cross Victorian Order sash and star.
She wore her hair in an updo for the official welcome at Horse Guards Parade but later switched to wearing her hair down after removing her cape for the private lunch and Picture Gallery viewing.
She also wore the late Queen’s ruby and diamond necklace, and ruby and diamond earrings from her private collection.
First Lady Kim Keon Hee wore a striking black gown edged in diamante.
Charles was also wearing the Grand Order of Mugunghwa – the highest national order awarded by South Korea – which was presented to him by President Yoon Suk Yeol at the exchange of gifts on Tuesday at Buckingham Palace.
The order comprises a star, neck decoration, sash and badge.
