Royal Purple Makes Kate Middleton a Showstopper Before Glitzy Dinner.

Kate Middleton is the fashionable Princess of Wales.

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The 40-year-old joined Prince William in extending a warm welcome to the president of South Africa during King Charles III's first official state visit.

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Kate dressed a plum-colored Emilia Wickstead coat dress, a matching hat, suede shoes, and precious jewellery to the event on November 22.

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The Queen's Three Plumes Brooch, which has the Prince of Wales feathers insignia, and Princess Diana's diamond and pearl drop earrings were both worn by the monarch.

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When Queen Alexandra wed Prince of Wales King Edward VII in 1863, she was presented the diamond, ruby, and emerald brooch.

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The sparkler was worn by Diana until her passing in 1997 and by Camilla in the 2000s.

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For the State Dinner at Buckingham Palace, Kate donned a Jenny Packham cape-style gown.

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She added the Lover's Knot tiara, another one of Diana's favourites, to complete her dream ensemble.

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