Kate Middleton shimmered from head to toe in a Jenny Packham gown and historic tiara from the British royal family ’s vault for the state banquet honoring German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender on Wednesday night at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are playing “key roles” in the visit, which begins December 3 and ends December 5.

The Princess of Wales debuted Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet at the event held during the German president’s visit

The Princess of Wales wowed guests at the star-studded dinner where the opulent display and hospitality went over well at the event in the historic St George's Hall

The Princess of Wales so often accessorizes with items from Queen Elizabeth or Princess Diana’s collection, but on December 3, she chose a thoughtful necklace only ever worn by her.

Tonight, Kate Middleton —Catherine, Princess of Wales—sparkled in a blue cape gown by Jenny Packham for a state banquet at Windsor Castle held in honor of German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender.

Kate Middleton had her third tiara moment of 2025 during the German state banquet, wearing Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara. The tiara was created for Queen Victoria and hasn’t been worn in public in two decades.

Kate Middleton's royal blue Alexander McQueen coat was last worn on December 25, 2023, the Princess of Wales's last public appearance before her cancer diagnosis in early 2024. The future queen wore the coat along with a black Burberry dress to kickstart the German state visit alongside her husband Prince William on December 3.

It will be another occasion for the Princess of Wales to command the spotlight. With just hours to go until the event, we revisit the other two gala dinners she attended in 2025. Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the State Banquet at Windsor Castle on July 08,