For her state banquet gown, Kate chose a dark red Givenchy evening gown designed by Sarah Burton, who also designed the princess's wedding dress. Kate and William shared their looks ahead of the state banquet on social media, captioning a photo, "Ready for what promises to be a wonderful State Banquet this evening in Windsor."

Catherine, Princess of Wales, wears the iconic Queen Mary's Lover’s Knot Tiara for the first time in nearly two years.

The return of Kate Middleton, who has spent over a year and a half away from the spotlight while battling cancer, has been gradual.