Kate Middleton sparkled at the Windsor Castle state banquet in the biggest tiara she’s worn yet.

The Princess of Wales, 43, wore Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Wednesday night as she and the royal family hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Ms. Elke Büdenbender on their state visit.

She was joined by joined Prince William, King Charles, Queen Camilla and more for the luxurious white-tie event.

The crown has been previously worn by the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth. Though, the late queen, who died in September 2022 , only wore it once during her reign on a 2005 trip to Malta.

Princess Kate’s wearing of the crown marks the first time it’s been worn in public since.

According to Garrard , the tiara was “crafted for Queen Victoria in 1853 under the direct

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