Kate Middleton dazzled in blue at last night’s state dinner, hosted at Windsor Castle in honor of President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke Büdenbender. But it was her choice of tiara that most caught our eye—and marked the fifth-ever royal headpiece to be worn by the Princess of Wales.

Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales ( formerly known as Kate Middleton) are leading the charge in how royal women can and should dress these days for official state banquets. Queen Elizabeth II’s preference was white or cream gowns at formal occasions. But Kate and Camilla have ushered in a new era with color.

Queen Elizabeth II allegedly confronted her grandson Prince Harry about Meghan Markle's escalating wardrobe costs, according to royal commentator Robert Jobson.

For the occasion, Middleton opted for a familiar silhouette, selecting a sparkling, caped perwinkle gown by Jenny Packham. Her diamond earrings once belonged to her grandmother-in-law, the late Queen, but they weren't seen publicly until Middleton began wearing them in 2011.

Featuring a whopping 2,600 diamonds.

From her commanding jewellery to her understated-but-unmissable wardrobe, Queen Camilla is redefining modern royal dressing.

Samantha Cohen, a former royal aide to the late Queen Elizabeth II, shared what the long-reigning queen was really like when the palace doors closed.

By adhering to these rules, the Queen ensured that the Royal Family presented a united, disciplined, and traditional image to the world, which was critical to their survival in the modern era. While many rules have softened under the new reign,

IN a peaceful corner of London’s Regent’s Park, landscapers are putting the finishing touches to a large steel pergola. From a distance, this metal structure appears to be nothing out of the

Queen Elizabeth's scone recipe was shared with President Eisenhower in 1959. It uses teacup measurements and simple pantry staples like flour and butter. These rustic scones are perfect for cozy afternoons with tea or coffee.

Queen Elizabeth II often wore pearl necklaces over the course of her reign, and lent them to Princess Diana and Kate Middleton. On her wedding day, she wore two pearl necklaces that originally belonged to Queen Victoria. She owned several three-strand pearl necklaces, each of which is worth an estimated $6.6 million today.