The Princess of Wales stuns in red at palace reception: Photos

It was the first Diplomatic Reception since 2019

The Princess of Wales stuns in red and with a tiara at palace reception

DECEMBER 7, 2022 12:52 PM ESTDEC 7, 2022, 12:52 PM EST

The Princess of Wales looked regal in red on Tuesday evening. Catherine sparkled in a tiara at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 6 for the first Diplomatic Reception of King Charles III ’s reign.

Tuesday marked the second time that the royal mom of three has worn a tiara this year. Catherine had her first tiara moment since becoming the Princess of Wales last month at a state banquet held for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The King and Queen Consort, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, hosted the Diplomatic Reception in London on Dec. 6. Queen Elizabeth hosted the last Diplomatic Reception back in 2019.

The late monarch was set to host the reception at Windsor Castle months before her passing earlier this year, but it was postponed. In a statement back in February, Buckingham Palace said (via Sky News): “The Queen has accepted the foreign secretary’s advice that the diplomatic reception at Windsor on March 2 should be postponed.”

The Diplomatic Reception “celebrates the presence in London of one of the largest Diplomatic Corps in the world.”

Scroll to see photos from this year’s Diplomatic Reception...

The Princess stunned in a red long-sleeve Jenny Packham gown.

Catherine opted for the Lotus Flower tiara on Dec. 6.

The Princess also wore earrings that belonged to her late grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth.

The royal completed her regal look with her GCVO and the Royal Family order.

The royal mom of three completed her regal look with her GCVO and the Royal Family order.

Prince William and Catherine, who returned from their trip to the US on Dec. 3, joined the King and Queen Consort at Buckingham Palace for the reception.

The Princess spoke with guests during the reception at Buckingham Palace. According to the royal family’s website, “Over 500 members of the Diplomatic Corps” are welcomed “in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace” at the reception.

The Queen Consort dazzled wearing the Belgian Sapphire tiara on Dec. 6.

Her Majesty donned an elegant gown by Anna Valentine.

The Diplomatic Reception on Dec. 6 was the first of King Charles III’s reign.