Kate Middleton and Melania Trump took different approaches to white-tie fashion for a state banquet at Windsor Castle
Donald and Melania Trump attended a state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
The first lady wore a bright yellow Carolina Herrera dress with a statement belt.
Meanwhile, Kate Middleton went full princess in a sparkly gold dress and tiara.
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump’s state visit to the UK is in full swing.
After warm greetings on the grounds of Windsor Castle with King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, the president and first lady attended a banquet with the royals at St George’s Hall on Wednesday evening.
Tiffany Trump and her husband, Michael Boulos, were also guests at the dinner, along with tech CEOs, including Tim Cook and Sam Altman.
The Trumps and the royal family were dressed to the nines for the white-tie banquet, and the first lady and the Princess of Wales arrived in arguably the most eye-catching ensembles of the night.
Kate chose a floor-length Phillipa Lepley gown for the occasion.
Prince William and Kate Middleton attend a state dinner at Windsor Castle in September 2025. Aaron Chown-WPA Pool/Getty Images
The cream silk dress hugged her figure, and she wore a gold overlay atop the simple gown. The lacy garment had long sleeves and a high neckline, bringing glamour and texture to the look.
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