Princess of Wales Wows in Indian Circlet at German State Banquet

The British royal family hosted a splendid state banquet at Windsor Castle on December 3, 2025. The event welcomed the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. King Charles III and Queen Camilla led the night, showcasing elegance with an array of royal jewels and attire.

Royal Attire and Jewels

For the occasion, King Charles III donned a modern Windsor Uniform, while Queen Camilla wore a striking teal lace evening gown. She accessorized with the Girls of Great Britain & Ireland Tiara—an heirloom fondly worn by her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II. This tiara was a wedding gift to Queen Mary in 1893 and has been part of the royal collection for decades.

Jewelry Highlights

• Queen Camilla sported long diamond earrings from her personal collection.
• She also wore an emerald and diamond necklace, believed to be from the Greville Bequest.
• Camilla adorned her attire with Cartier Art Deco Bracelets and secured her sash with Queen Victoria’s diamond bar brooch.

Princess of Wales Dazzles in the Indian Circlet

The standout of the evening was the Princess of Wales. She wore a luxurious Jenny Packham evening gown along with the sash and star of the Royal Victorian Order. Most notably, she adorned the Indian Circlet, a breathtaking tiara designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria.

History of the Indian Circlet

This exquisite tiara draws inspiration from Indian jewels presented to Queen Victoria during the Great Exhibition of 1851. Initially set with diamonds and opals, it underwent redesigns but has maintained its royal heritage. It is classified as an Heirloom of the Crown and was a favored piece of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

The significant history surrounding the Indian Circlet includes:

• Last worn by Queen Elizabeth II in 2005 during a banquet in Malta.
• Redesigned after a court order dictated that some diamonds be given to her cousins in Hanover.

Jewelry from Other Royals

Additional royal attendees included the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duchess wearing the Wessex Aquamarine Necklace Tiara. The Princess Royal and the Duchess of Gloucester impressively donned their tiaras recently featured in a Cartier exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Tonight’s state banquet not only showcased regal splendor but also reinforced the enduring legacy of royal jewelry and tradition. The royal family continues to inspire admiration with their historical connections and exquisite fashion choices.