Kate Middleton Wears a Romantic Dress With Ruffles for State Dinner With the Trump Family

Kate Middleton represented her country in chic style tonight clad in a dress by British fashion house Alexander McQueen. The Duchess of Cambridge had on a white ruffled lace floor-length gown when she arrived for the U.S. State dinner at Buckingham Palace, where President Donald Trump and first lady Melania enjoyed a meal with members of the royal family.

Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and United States Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin arrive through the East Gallery during the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, London, on day one of the US President's three day state visit to the UKUS President Donald Trump state visit to London, UK - 03 Jun 2019
Kate Middleton wears Alexander McQueen during the U.S. State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019.
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Middleton’s footwear was hidden under the skirt hem, but she accessorized with plenty of bling, including the Lover’s Knot tiara — which she has worn at past State Dinners. Prince William joined his wife at the soiree wearing a black suit with dark shoes.

Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II, the evening’s host, looked elegant in an embellished white gown with a silver purse and shoes to match. President Trump escorted the Queen inside the banquet room as the first lady followed behind. Melania looked opted for a custom Dior silk crepe gown and white pumps.

Queen Elizabeth II Elizabeth II and Donald Trump, President of The United States of America walk together into the Music Room, flanked by the First Lady and Prince Charles with Camilla, at State Banquet, Buckingham PalaceUS President Donald Trump state visit to London, UK - 03 Jun 2019
Queen Elizabeth II and Donald Trump at the U.S. State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019.
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<a href="https://footwearnews.com/t/melania-trump/&quot; id="auto-tag_melania-trump" data-tag="melania-trump" >Melania Trump</a> (R) wearing a custom Christian Dior Couture spring ’19 gown with Queen Elizabeth II.
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Ivanka, the president’s daughter from his first marriage to Ivana, wore a light blue dress by Carolina Herrera that retails for nearly $11,000. The gown was designed in silk taffeta with floral sparkle embroidery. The slit at the center of the skirt gave way to a glimpse of her shoes, which were blue pumps with crystal embellishments around the toebed.

Ivanka Trump and Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox arrive through the East Gallery during the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, London, on day one of the US President's three day state visit to the UKUS President Donald Trump state visit to London, UK - 03 Jun 2019
Ivanka Trump wears Carolina Herrera at the U.S. State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019.
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Ivanka Trump and Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox arrive through the East Gallery during the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, London, on day one of the US President's three day state visit to the UKUS President Donald Trump state visit to London, UK - 03 Jun 2019
Detail of Ivanka Trump’s shoes.
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