This evening (October 20, 2015), the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a state banquet at Buckingham
Palace in honor of Chinese President Xi Jingping and his wife, Madame
Peng. Kate wore a bespoke red gown by Jenny Packham and the lotus flower tiara that she first wore in December of 2013.
Prince William was seated at the head table with the First Lady of China, Madame Peng.
170
guests joined the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for this
evening's Buckingham Palace state banquet in honor of Chinese President
Xi Jingping and his wife, Madame Peng.
The
Queen and Prince Philip posing for a photo with Chinese President Xi
Jingping and his wife,
Madame Peng, prior to the state banquet in their
honor at Buckingham Palace.
The Lotus Flower Tiara the Duchess of Cambridge wore tonight has been worn
in the past by the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret.
The
Mall decorated with British and Chinese flags in honor of an official
visit by Chinese President
Xi Jingping and his wife, Madame Peng.
