The Princess of Wales brings glamour to President Macron’s state visit and cements her role in ‘Brand Britain’

The Princess of Wales joined the Prince at the white-tie state banquet in a Givenchy gown and the Lover’s Knot tiara

Kate wears a dusky pink jacket by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Christian Dior to greet the French President and First Lady

The Princess of Wales looked sensational last week, wearing a floor-length Givenchy gown and the dazzling Lover’s Knot tiara for President Macron’s state visit, bringing glamour to proceedings and cementing her role at the heart of “Brand Britain”.

Kate joined the King and his family for a state banquet for the first time since November 2023, which was only weeks before she was admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery.

She appeared polished, poised and happy to be at Prince William’s side as they played a major part in the diplomatic charm offensive.

Royal watchers were thrilled by the outing, which took place a week after the Princess opened up about the challenge of finding “a new normal” after cancer treatment.

“The Princess’s importance to Brand Britain is huge and her presence at these events gives them a vibrancy and an energy,” said the royal author Robert Jobson.

President Macron, who was spotted winking at Kate during the glittering white-tie banquet, was clearly thrilled to sit next to her.