The King, accompanied by Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales, showcased a strong sense of unity after a challenging week of royal revelations.
More than 500 dignitaries gathered at Buckingham Palace for the prestigious annual diplomatic reception, where the four most senior members of the British royal family posed for a photograph before the grand event.
Her Majesty exuded regal elegance in a cream-embroidered evening gown designed by Fiona Clare, complemented by the iconic Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Kate, equally graceful, wore a shimmering Jenny Packham gown and her beloved lover’s knot tiara.
The reception served as a celebration of the significant presence of the world’s largest diplomatic corps in London, allowing Their Majesties to engage with representatives from countries accredited to the Court of St. James.
Tonight’s display of unity within the royal family is seen as a gesture of solidarity amidst the controversy surrounding Omid Scobie’s new book.
Recently, it was revealed that the Dutch version of the book contained the names of two family members accused by the Duchess of Sussex of unconscious bias.
However, the royal family’s united front at this event suggests a desire to present a cohesive image.
For this evening’s affair, Kate donned a show-stopping Jenny Packham gold gown named Georgia, adorned with sequins and valued at approximately £5,000.
Notably, she had previously worn this design to the wedding reception of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Princess Rajwa in June 2023.
Completing her ensemble, the Princess wore her cherished Cambridge lover’s knot tiara, a wedding gift to Princess Diana.
She also accessorized with the Royal Family Order and the exquisite Greville diamond chandelier earrings once belonging to Her Late Majesty.
Camilla, on the other hand, captivated onlookers in her cream-embroidered evening gown by Fiona Clare.
To enhance the glamour, Her Majesty adorned herself with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, along with the garter sash and star of the Family Order elegantly displayed on her gown.
Camilla added a sentimental touch with the Queen Mother’s diamond brooch and the late Queen’s diamond bracelet.