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Princess Catherine Shines in Golden Gown at the State Banquet
Sep 18, 2025 - 09:39 A.M.
The Princess of Wales dazzled at the distinguished affair after welcoming the honored guests, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, alongside her husband.
Princess Catherine attended the State Banquet hosted by King Charles III and members of the Royal Family at Windsor Castle on Wednesday evening, September 17. The banquet was held as part of the state visit by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
Catherine, Princess of Wales walks to attend the State Banquet at Windsor Castle during the State visit by the President of the United States of America on September 17, 2025, in Windsor, England. | Source: Getty Images
The princess was a vision of elegance in a couture gown by British designer Phillipa Lepley, layered with a full-length, hand-embroidered gold Chantilly lace evening coat. She elevated the look with historic pieces of royal jewelry, including earrings that once belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales walks to attend the State Banquet at Windsor Castle during the State visit by the President of the United States of America on September 17, 2025, in Windsor, England. | Source: Getty Images
She then completed the ensemble with her favorite Lover's Knot tiara, a sparkling heirloom long associated with her royal appearances and previously worn by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales walks to attend the State Banquet at Windsor Castle during the State visit by the President of the United States of America on September 17, 2025, in Windsor, England. | Source: Getty Images
Walking beside her, Prince William looked distinguished in formal evening attire. He wore a classic black tailcoat adorned with military medals and the ceremonial sash of the Order of the Garter, paired with matching trousers, a crisp white shirt, and a bow tie.
Earlier in the day, the couple had welcomed Trump and Melania as they arrived at Windsor Castle. The state visit marked the Trumps' second to the U.K. following their first during Trump's initial presidential term in 2019.
