Kate Middletonmay have worn hergo-to tiarafor Monday’s state banquet at Buckingham Palace forPresident Donald Trump’s official state visit to the U.K.— but she was also sporting a brand new accessory.
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Camilla, Princess Anne and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, also wore their blue sashes for Monday’s banquet.
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Royal wives are typically given the Royal Victorian Order or the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II, and they can collect additional orders as time goes on, and they have done more work for the family. (For his part,Prince Williamis a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, whilePrince Charleshassevenorders.)
Each order is represented with a different sash, varying in color and width. They aren’t worn often, but are broken out for formal occasions.
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For a state banquet honoring King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands in October, Kate sported a yellow badge with a brooch featuring a portrait of the Queen, which she wore on her shoulder, indicating that she had been given the Royal Family Order.
Kate wore it again a month later for a reception for diplomats at Buckingham Palace. She wore the yellow badge for Monday’s state banquet with the Trumps as well.
source: people.com
