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Duchess Sophie Borrows Kate Middleton’s Favorite Tiara for State Banquet

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wore one of Kate Middleton’s favorite tiaras to a state banquet at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, June 25

Mr. Hirofumi Nakasone (R) make their way along the East Gallery to attend the State Banquet for Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako of Japan at Buckingham Palace on June 25, 2024 in London, England.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesSophie, 59, was photographed entering the Tuesday, June 25, event — which was held in honor of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan — wearing the Lotus Flower tiara. She wore it a second time at an official banquet in 2015, held in honor of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame Peng Liyuan. The royal’s appearance at Trooping the Colour earlier this month was the first official public outing she has made since Christmas Day in 2023.

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