Catherine, The Princess of Wales dazzled in a green gown by Andrew Gn as she took centre stage at tonight’s State Banquet, seated beside Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the high-profile diplomatic occasion.
The Princess of Wales, 44, arrived at Windsor Castle wearing the striking design, paired with the historic Lover’s Knot Tiara, a piece long associated with senior royal occasions.
The green colour of Catherine's dress was a clear nod to Nigeria's flag, made up of three vertical stripes, featuring green on the left, white in the centre, and green on the right.
The colours carry clear meaning; green represents Nigeria’s rich natural wealth, especially its forests and agriculture, while white symbolises peace and unity.
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The mother-of-three also wore earrings that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II, alongside King Charles III’s Royal Family Order and the GCVO sash and star, reflecting the formal significance of the evening.
Her appearance came after a day of engagements marking the Nigerian President’s State Visit, with Catherine once again playing a prominent role within the Royal Family.
Earlier, she drew attention for selecting a design by British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker, widely interpreted as a thoughtful nod to the visiting delegation.
At the banquet, Catherine was seated beside President Tinubu, underlining her position at the forefront of the monarchy’s diplomatic efforts.
The Princess of Wales chose Andrew Gn for the State Banquet - a designer from Singapore
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Catherine dazzles in green dress by Andrew Gn as Princess of Wales sits beside Nigerian President
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The placement is traditionally reserved for senior royals and signals the importance of the relationship between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
Prince William accompanied his wife in full white tie, wearing a Windsor tailcoat and the sash of the Most Noble Order of the Garter with the Lesser George.
His decorations also included miniature medals for the Order of the Bath, as well as gold, diamond, platinum and Coronation medals.
On his chest, the Prince of Wales wore the insignia of both the Most Noble Order of the Garter and the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, displayed as G and T.
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The Princess of Wales wore the Lover's Knot Tiara
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The Nigerian president was seated between Catherine and King Charles | PAHe also wore the neck order of Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, completing the highly ceremonial look.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted the banquet, which brought together senior royals, politicians and leading figures from across British and Nigerian society.
The King delivered a speech celebrating the close ties between the two nations, highlighting shared culture, trade and community links.
Queen Camilla wore a cream embroidered gown by Fiona Clare, paired with a sapphire and diamond tiara and matching earrings that previously belonged to Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles and Queen Camilla at the State Banquet with the Nigerian president | GETTYShe also wore a diamond serpent necklace from her own collection, alongside the Garter sash and star and the King’s Family Order.
The evening guest list reflected the depth of the UK-Nigeria relationship, with figures from sport, arts, politics and academia in attendance.
The banquet forms the centrepiece of the State Visit and is designed to strengthen diplomatic, cultural and economic ties between the two countries.