The Princess of Wales looked resplendent in a rarely-seen royal tiara and glittering Jenny Packham gown as she joined husband Prince William at the German state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday night.

Kate Middleton made her debut in the Queen Victoria Oriental Circlet Tiara, a treasure from the royal collection that was created by Garrard for Queen Victoria in 1853 under the direction of her beloved husband and consort, Prince Albert. The piece was beloved by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, but was only worn once by Queen Elizabeth II and has only been seen a handful of times in recent decades.

It proved the perfect finishing touch for her sparkling gown – a dazzling, ethereal creation by go-to designer Jenny Packham. The gown featured a dramatic slashed neckline, seq

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