The Princess of Wales’s recent approach to royal jewels has also emphasized her growing presence within the Firm. In 2023, she made history by wearing the Strathmore Rose Tiara, becoming the first royal to don it in a century. The diamond floral tiara was originally gifted to the Queen Mother in 1923, and it had not been seen on a royal since 1930. Kate revived the heirloom during the state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee, once again balancing deep symbolism with modern elegance.
This refreshed royal aesthetic appeared again in a newly released portrait shared by the Waleses ahead of the Windsor state banquet. The photo, posted earlier this week, showed Prince William and Princess Kate standing before a lit Christmas tree. The caption read, “Looking forward to a special banquet tonight in Windsor,” accompanied by the UK and German flag emojis.
