The Queen throws lavish reception at Buckingham Palace every year and it’s known as the Diplomatic Corps reception. Around 1,000 guests including ambassadors, high commissioners and government officials, as well as senior members of the royal family are invited by the monarch.
Kate Middleton beautifully dressed in an Alexander McQueen’s evening gown with Prince William also dressed in a black tuxedo is seen arriving at the palace for the event.
The Duchess appears in her Lover’s Knot tiara. Princess Diana’s wedding gift from the Queen in 1981.
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Kate also wore her Royal Victorian Order blue and gold sash (which she was awarded this year), with her Royal Family Order brooch pinned to her dress.
The Queen at the Diplomatic Corps reception, wearing the Vladimir tiara and a dress designed by Angela Kelly. She completed her look with emerald and diamond drops.
Princess Camilla wore the Boucheron tiara with a cream Bruce Oldfield dress, while her husband Charles appeared in a tux. The Duchess accessorised with a pair of statement earrings and a necklace. Camilla also wore her Royal Family Order with her Royal Victorian Order, which she received in 2012.
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