Catherine, the stunning Princess of Wales, looked every bit the princess as she graced Buckingham Palace’s state banquet in a breathtaking white dress and her first tiara in almost three years.

The event marked King Charles III’s first state visit since ascending the throne.

The Princess of Wales wore the Lover’s Knot Tiara, a favorite of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, along with the Royal Family Order and the GCVO Star and Sash.

Additionally, she adorned herself with a bracelet belonging to the late Queen and earrings that once belonged to Diana.

Her appearance was nothing short of superb, with the dress and tiara complementing each other flawlessly.

Meanwhile, rumors circulated that Meghan Markle had her sights set on an emerald tiara, specifically the Vladimir tiara frequently worn by the Queen.

This tiara held significance for Meghan because it had been in storage for decades before being worn by Eugene.

One can only imagine the envy Meghan must be feeling at this moment.

Catherine had a busy day, as she also sported a completely different outfit for the South African state visit.

She stunned in a maroon bespoke Amelia Wickstead coat dress, paired with a mulberry cranberry clutch and Xean Futero rosy burgundy suede pumps.

Once again paying homage to Diana, she wore her late mother-in-law’s Collingwood pearl earrings, as well as the Prince of Wales’ feather brooch.

The revelation that Meghan Markle was reportedly banned from wearing royal jewelry sparked a flurry of opinions, with most agreeing with the late Queen’s decision.

Meghan was allegedly prohibited from borrowing pieces from the royal collection, which boasts numerous historic items such as diamond necklaces, brooches, and tiaras.

Among these treasures is the Queen Mary fringe tiara, created in 1919 for Queen Mary, as well as jewels once worn by Princess Diana.

One reader expressed, “The royal family didn’t know Meghan.

She was a stranger, and you don’t give strangers things that you care about.

Trust and a relationship need to be built.”

However, it should be noted that Meghan did receive a loan of a tiara for her wedding.

Another commenter added, “She is no longer a royal by her own decision, so there’s no need for her to use any of the royal jewelry.”

A third person penned, “She wanted to step back as a royal, so she isn’t entitled to wear the jewels.

She can’t have it both ways.”

A fourth individual stated, “The royal collection of jewelry belongs to the crown.

It’s available for members of the royal family to use, but it doesn’t belong to them.

As Meghan doesn’t wish to be a member of the royal family, she’s not entitled to borrow the jewels.

You don’t get to keep a company car after you tell the company to stuff their job.”

In contrast, Catherine, Princess of Wales, has previously been seen wearing jewelry from the collection, including the Cambridge Lovers Knot Tiara designed by Queen Mary, which became one of Diana’s signature tiaras.

Interestingly, Meghan Markle reportedly feels apprehensive about Catherine’s upcoming visit to the US next month.

There are suggestions that Meghan intends to win the hearts of Americans who are interested in the British royals, as she is currently less popular than the Princess of Wales.

According to a survey, the majority of Americans believe that Catherine embodies all the qualities expected of a princess destined to become queen: beauty, grace, regal bearing, and the ability to connect with the people.

Prince William and Catherine are scheduled to visit Boston next month, and the English lady is significantly more popular among royal fans than Markle, especially after the drama surrounding Prince Harry and Markle’s decision to renounce their royal duties and move to America.

Royal experts argue that Catherine is able to establish a stronger connection with the American public, despite never having visited America in an official royal capacity.