It’s Emilia Wickstead for US State Go to Welcome Ceremony – What Kate Wore
The Princess of Wales selected an Emilia Wickstead design for in the present day’s US state go to engagements. 
The Prince and Princess formally welcomed President Donald Trump and First Woman Melania Trump in Windsor, as renovation work continues at Buckingham Palace.
Rebecca English of The Each day Mail shared a short video.
The Princess of Wales is carrying an Emilia Wickstead costume with a hat by Jane Taylor together with the feather brooch #StateVisit #Trump pic.twitter.com/PwMnHGqCCg
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) September 17, 2025
The Telegraph has extra on this piece by Hannah Furness.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, who had been ready at close by Victoria Home to satisfy them, stepped throughout the grass within the bluster of wind from the propellers.
Prince William took the lead, welcoming Trump with a handshake and fascinating them in dialog, stretching an arm out to his spouse to attract her in.
Extra from The Mirror’s protection.
…inheritor to the throne William positioned a hand on Kate’s again, gesturing for everybody to make their approach throughout the garden. President Trump then requested the longer term king about his kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, to which William replied: “They’re nicely and at college. The brand new time period began a few weeks in the past.”
The King and Queen then greeted the President and First Woman.
And the 4 principals moved to the viewing stand. 
Extra from a British Military/Ministry of Defence put up.
The Band of the Family Cavalry carried out specifically organized music in State Costume, whereas 41-gun salutes have been fired by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Windsor and the Honourable Artillery Firm on the Tower of London.
The Prince and Princess.
One other view. 
The Queen, First Woman, and Princess of Wales chatting throughout in the present day’s ceremony. 
The President and First Woman then joined The King and Queen and The Prince and Princess of Wales in a carriage procession by Windsor Fortress’s grounds, escorted by the Family Cavalry Mounted Regiment. 
The Queen and First Woman. 
And the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Lieutenant Colonel Storm Inexperienced invited the President to examine the guard of honor, saying, “Mr President, the guard of honour of the Grenadier Guards, the Coldstream Guards, and the Scots Guards are current and prepared in your inspection.”
Rebecca English additionally shared a video of a lighthearted second between the King and the President through the inspection because the King warns the President to “watch the sword!”
Humorous second because the King tells President Trump to ‘watch the sword!’ on the finish of the Guard of Honour at Windsor Fortress. pic.twitter.com/HEUstoEedp
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) September 17, 2025
There was additionally a musical efficiency on the East Garden of Windsor Fortress. 
It included Members of the Royal Air Power Pipes and Drums led by the Band Grasp of the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth (The Royal Band). 
And members of america Military Previous Guard Fife and Drum Corps.
This was adopted by a non-public lunch after which viewing a Royal Assortment exhibit of things associated to america and the UK within the Inexperienced Drawing Room at Windsor Fortress.
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The exhibit was attended by the King, Queen, President, First Woman, Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. 
Now for a fast have a look at a few of in the present day’s vogue. The Queen repeated a Fiona Clare ensemble in cobalt blue, with a Philip Treacy hat and the Russian Sapphire Cluster Brooch. Mrs Trump was in a darkish gray military-style swimsuit and hat by Christian Dior.
We now transfer to our evaluation of what Kate wore. 
The Emilia Wickstead design gives a well-known silhouette to these following the Princess’s model, with similarities to the label’s Chaney Costume ($2850), an A-line design with a fitted bodice and a full, pleated skirt. The Princess eradicated the skinny belt and the bottom row of buttons, choosing a wider waistband. The lapels are additionally totally different, with the off-the-rack model that includes notched lapels whereas the Princess selected peaked and curvier lapels. The ready-to-wear model of the costume is crafted of 95% polyester and 5% elastane; my guess is that the Princess’s costume is created from that very same material. 
Upon preliminary views of the Princess, some thought she was repeating the Emilia Wickstead design seen through the South Africa state go to in 2022, however you possibly can see the variations between the 2 clothes.
The Princess wore Queen Alexandra’s Three-Feather Brooch, proven beneath (left to proper) as seen through the South Africa state go to in 2022, when it was worn with the removable emerald drop, on Commonwealth Day in 2023, and once more in the present day. 
We noticed the return of the Princess’s ruby and diamond earrings, together with a necklace that wasn’t seen in any of the pictures I’ve discovered. I guess it’s the identical pendant worn with these earrings for VE Day eightieth anniversary celebrations in Might, as proven within the two pictures on the appropriate on this montage.
For extra on in the present day’s jewellery, make sure to go to The Court docket Jeweller.
The Princess accessorized together with her Chanel Boy Flap Bag with Enamel Deal with in burgundy quilted calfskin with an ornamental enamel and brass deal with.
We noticed a brand new hat in the present day by Jane Taylor London, the milliner’s Neso Type ($2710) in luxurious felt with a satin bow and veiling. The outline notes that the hat is “Securely hooked up with a comb and discreet hair-coloured elastic…”. 
The Princess sported what appears to be like like a brand new pair of Gianvito 105’s in Chocolate Brown Suede, some extent toe model with a 4″ stiletto heel.
I’ll see you shortly for protection of tonight’s state banquet. Here’s a fast video of the King and Queen preps for the gala dinner.
🇬🇧 🇺🇸 The King and Queen examine the banquet desk in St George’s Corridor forward of this night’s State Banquet pic.twitter.com/T5OJm7MY3C
— The Royal Household (@RoyalFamily) September 17, 2025
