For her state banquet gown, Kate chose a dark red Givenchy evening gown designed by Sarah Burton, who also designed the princess's wedding dress. Kate and William shared their looks ahead of the state banquet on social media, captioning a photo, "Ready for what promises to be a wonderful State Banquet this evening in Windsor."

Princess Kate welcomed Emmanuel Macron to Britain wearing Dior and Givenchy—two French luxury fashion brands with a link to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Princess of Wales mostly wears British brands, but the arrival of the French president and his wife Brigitte Macron gave her an opportunity to branch out.

Princess Kate joined Queen Camilla and French First Lady Brigitte Macron at tonight's State Banquet in a striking display of sartorial diplomacy. Queen Camilla wore a white Fiona Clare gown whilst Brigitte Macron opted for blue.

President Emmanuel Macron greeted Kate Middleton with a kiss towards her hand as the state visit from France began. But did the gesture break protocol? Inside the royal rules.

French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Britain turned to politics Wednesday as London is expected to press Paris for new measures to curb undocumented immigration.The number of migrants arriving on England's southern coast via small boats from northern France is a major political issue for Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer.