British Royals Showcase Royal Jewels at State Banquet for Nigerian Leaders King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted a state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday evening for President and Mrs. Tinubu of Nigeria, marking a historic occasion. The event was the first time in nearly a century that a British monarch had welcomed a Muslim head of state during Ramadan, with the iftar banquet following a tradition last seen when King George V hosted the King of Afghanistan in 1928. Queen Camilla opted for a classic gala look, donning a white gown paired with the sash and star of the Order of the Garter and the King’s Royal Family Order. Her jewelry included the late Queen’s Belgian Sapphire Tiara, Cartier bracelets from the Queen Mother’s collection, and a diamond serpent necklace inherited from her grandmother, Sonia Keppel Cubitt. The most notable pieces were her sapphire and diamond earrings, believed to be from the George VI Sapphire Parure. These earrings, designed for pierced ears, raised questions about whether they were adapted for Camilla’s preference for clip-style jewelry. The late Queen’s 1961 dinner for President and Mrs. Kennedy, where she wore the same earrings with a coordinating necklace and bracelet, highlighted the historical significance of the Victorian-era set. Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, echoed the blue tones of her order sash by wearing sapphire and diamond fringe earrings from the Queen Mother’s collection. She also donned Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara, a piece commissioned by Mary in 1913 and later worn by Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales. The choice of tiara, paired with Diana’s earrings for the morning’s welcome ceremony, was interpreted as a subtle tribute to William’s mother and grandmother.#nigeria #queen_camilla #king_charles_iii #windsor_castle #tinubu
Princess Kate and Queen Camilla Don Royal Tiaras at Nigerian State Dinner Princess Kate and Queen Camilla made a striking appearance at the Nigerian State dinner in the United Kingdom, both wearing tiaras for the first time this year. The event, held at Windsor Castle on March 18, marked a lavish welcome for Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, first lady Oluremi Tinubu, during the country’s first state visit of 2026. The royal couple was joined by their husbands, Prince William and King Charles, in a display of formal elegance. Kate, 44, chose the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara, a piece she has worn multiple times since joining the royal family in 2011. The tiara, heavily adorned with diamonds and featuring a pearl wreath above its base, was originally commissioned for Queen Mary in 1913. It passed through Queen Elizabeth’s collection before being gifted to the late Princess Diana, and later inherited by Kate. The princess first wore it in 2015 and has since relied on it for formal occasions. For the event, she paired the tiara with a forest green pleated dress, which included billowing sleeves, a high neckline, a blue sash, and a bejeweled clutch. Queen Camilla opted for the Belgian Sapphire Tiara, accompanied by matching earrings. The ornate piece features large blue gemstones set against a diamond backdrop, sourced from the late Queen Elizabeth’s collection. This marked Camilla’s first tiara appearance of the year, adding to the royal family’s opulent presentation. The state dinner coincided with ongoing scrutiny of the royal family following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public life.#princess_kate #queen_camilla #nigerian_president_bola_ahmed_tinubu #first_lady_oluremi_tinubu #prince_william
