Annual Diplomatic Reception...

Tonight was the much anticipated White-Tie Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace. Although we only get arrival shots in cars we still love this event as it means a tiara appearance will be taking place! Tonight did not disappoint..

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Tonight is the third time the Duke and Duchess have attended. In 2013 Kate wore a bespoke Alexander McQueen gown and the Queen Mother's Papyrus Tiara. In 2015 Kate wore the same bespoke Alexander McQueen gown but chose the Cambridge Lovers Knot Tiara.

Although we have never seen the Alexander McQueen gown in full, during The Queen at 90 documentary last year we were offered a glimpse in a never before seen video taken at the 2015 Diplomatic Reception.

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The Duke and Duchess arrived in a chaffer-driven car at Buckingham Palace.

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Tonight there was a surprise - for the first time in history a photo form inside the Diplomatic Reception was released which showed The Queen, Prince Phillip, Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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Tonight the Duchess wore the bespoke Jenny Packham red gown.

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We first saw this dress at last year's Chinese State Banquet at Buckingham Palace which we can see below.

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The Duchess chose the Cambridge Lovers Knot Tiara again tonight. The tiara is known for being a particular favourite of Princess Diana's. It was a wedding present from The Queen to Diana.

The Duchess wore The Queen's Diamond Pendant Earrings. She also wore a bracelet loaned from The Queen - it was a wedding present from Prince Phillip to The Queen.

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It was a glittering look from the Duchess tonight and treat for all her fashion followers...

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