Princess of Wales Wears Tiara at First State Banquet Since Cancer Remission

Princess Kate, the Princess of Wales, made a glamorous return to state banquets and tiara appearances at the July 8 state banquet in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, held at Windsor Castle. This marked her first public tiara appearance since December 2023 and her first state banquet since November 2023. She wore Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, a signature piece, paired with a striking red silk gown designed by Sarah Burton for Givenchy, continuing her long-standing relationship with the designer. The event was significant as it was the first French state visit to Windsor Castle since 2014 and the first state visit of King Charles III's reign hosted in the UK, with the castle serving as a substitute venue due to Buckingham Palace renovations. Kate's appearance was also notable as she is now in remission after undergoing major abdominal surgery and chemotherapy for cancer earlier in 2024, which had kept her largely out of public view. The banquet was a lavish affair with the royal family and honored guests, including a special menu prepared by French chef Raymond Blanc, underscoring the importance of the visit and Kate's symbolic return to royal duties.