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Meg Boiling as King Charles Bestows Kate Middleton with Great Britain Tiara and Host Role in Upcoming State Dinner
Buckingham Palace made an exciting announcement on Tuesday, revealing that King Charles and Queen Camilla will be welcoming South Korean President Yoon Suk-il to the United Kingdom for a state visit in November.
With this special occasion on the horizon, speculation arises about whether Kate Middleton will have the opportunity to wear a tiara.
The official statement reads, “The President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Yoon Suk-il, accompanied by Mrs. Kim Kyun-hee, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty the King to pay a state visit to the United Kingdom in November.”
Buckingham Palace will serve as the venue for this prestigious event.
Based on past precedents and clues from Buckingham Palace, it is highly likely that the upcoming trip will include a state banquet.
According to the Royal Family's website, state visits typically commence with a ceremonial welcome from the King and other members of the Royal Family at Horse Guards Parade.
Following this, guests are invited to inspect a guard of honor before proceeding to the palace in a carriage procession, accompanied by a military escort.
The evening usually culminates in a glittering dinner.
The visitors can anticipate being hosted at a state banquet on the evening of their arrival.
This grand formal occasion takes place in the Buckingham Palace ballroom and usually sees around 150 guests in attendance.
Invitations are extended to individuals with cultural, diplomatic, or economic ties to the country being hosted.
Insiders within the royal circle suggest that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, may opt for the Golds of Great Britain tiara for this momentous event.
This potential choice has reportedly stirred some discontent in Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, who has a passion for royal crowns but will not have the opportunity to wear them herself.
Recent rumors suggest that Meghan may be using Omid's book, “Endgame,” as a means to leverage her own Instagram launch.
It is speculated that she may time her official state visit around the release of Omid's book on November 21st, diverting attention from any negative press it may generate.
However, it will be challenging to confirm this strategy without state visit photos and tiaras for all.
Returning to the topic of the state dinner, these epic events historically adhere to a white tie dress code, with female royals donning tiaras.
During the first state visit of King Charles's reign in November 2022, which welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the UK, Princess Kate and Queen Camilla dazzled with their tiara choices.
Kate, 41, shimmered in the Queen Mary's Love is Not tiara, while Queen Camilla wore the Belgian Sapphire tiara, previously owned by her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth.
The following month, in December 2022, both Kate and Camilla once again adorned their heads with tiaras for the diplomatic corps reception at Buckingham Palace.
Kate opted for the Lotus Flower tiara, while Camilla repeated her choice of the Belgian Sapphire tiara.
Throughout all these events, Kate Middleton skillfully led and warmly welcomed the guests.
President Yoon captured the internet's attention during his state visit to the United States in April when he sang a verse of Don McLean's “American Pie” at the White House, at the request of President Joe Biden.
While a similar performance at Buckingham Palace seems unlikely, media reports suggest that a string orchestra may provide a musical backdrop for the occasion.
It is worth noting that King Charles himself visited South Korea in November 1992.