Princess Kate dazzled in diamonds at her first state banquet Tuesday. The royal mom and her husband, Prince William, joined Queen Elizabeth to host a magnificent dinner at Buckingham Palace. Kate entered the banquet wearing the sparkling Lotus Flower tiara and a gorgeous Jenny Packham red gown with Wang Huning, a senior Chinese political figure, one pair behind William.
Leading the way was the Queen, 89, with guest of honor Chinese President Xi Jinping. Prince Philip, 94, accompanied Xi's wife Madame Pang Liyuan. The seating arrangements placed Kate between Mr. Xi on her left and His Excellency Wang Huning on her right. William is seated between the wife of the Archbishop Welby and Madame Peng. William is three places away from the Queen, Kate two places. The magnificent ballroom had been decked out in splendid royal style for the 130 guests, including floral arrangements of white roses, pink carnations and clematis that originated in China.
Among the blooms was a Sophie, Countess of Wessex clematis variety – her husband, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, was among the guests.
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