Yesterday, July 8, the big day arrived. Kate Middleton made her first appearance at a major institutional event for Macron's visit to the United Kingdom. She excelled like never before and paid tribute to Lady Di by choosing to wear one of her tiaras, the well-known Lover's Knot.
The tiara had been worn 15 times by Kate since her marriage, but her last appearance with it was in December 2023. This appearance symbolizes much more than a simple beautiful jewel: it represents resilience, family continuity, Diana's legacy, and a renewed commitment to public life.
Kate Middleton remembers Lady Di in her reappearance
Kate Middleton excelled like never before again at the banquet held in Windsor in honor of Macron's visit to the United Kingdom. William's wife reappeared after a break from her institutional responsibilities with great anticipation. Above all, because her staging featured Lady Di as the main figure.
Kate decided to pay tribute to Prince William's mother by wearing one of her tiaras. During the event, Middleton wore the Lover's Knot tiara that belonged to beloved Lady Di, thus paying tribute with delicate symbolism and elegance. It seems that the Princess of Wales has a special affection for this piece, which she has worn on 15 occasions since her wedding to William.
The last time we saw her wearing it was in 2023 during a diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace, a significant event for her. Kate usually wears this tiara on occasions that carry great weight for the institution. Such was the case with Macron's visit to the United Kingdom.
However, the temporary abandonment of this tiara, and many other jewels, was due to the cancer treatment. The illness not only paralyzed her personal life but also her official schedule, which led her to be absent from the institution. Now that she has recovered, Kate has wanted to link her most official reappearance to the memory of Lady Di, moving everyone.
In addition to the glamorous Givenchy dress and the tiara, Kate wore chandelier earrings that belonged to Queen Elizabeth and a bracelet from Diana. Two women who represent for Middleton an example to follow and her greatest reference.
Kate Middleton crowns herself as Lady Di's worthy successor
This morning, British media have surrendered to Kate's triumphant return to the royal and institutional stage of her role in the monarchy. King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and several members of the British royal family also attended the dinner in honor of Macron.
A completely solemn atmosphere in keeping with the values and customs of the British royal house. For this reason, Middleton thought it appropriate to wear the crown jewel par excellence. The choice of the Lover's Knot tiara was especially significant due to its strong symbolic link with Lady Di and its impressive family history.
Originally created for Queen Mary in 1914 by the House of Garrard, the piece passed through the hands of Queen Elizabeth II and Diana. Diana wore it frequently, and Kate adopted it in 2015, making it her favorite for high-profile international protocol events.
This return to the protocol world with a tiara marks a turning point for the Princess of Wales. The appearance before the flashes shows her renewed strength, her connection with Diana and the monarchy, as well as her recovery.
Every detail, from clothing to jewelry, reinforces an intentional message: the reappearance of a princess within an iconic and contemporary royal heritage. It is also a sign that Middleton is energetically resuming her most institutional official duties.