Prince William looks dapper in white bow tie as he steps out for glitzy reception at Buckingham Palace
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Prince William looked dapper in a white bow tie as he stepped out for a glitzy reception at Buckingham Palace tonight.
The Prince of Wales wore a bow tie with a black suit as he welcomed the country's leading diplomats.
King Charles and Camilla hosted a glittering white tie and tiara reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday night, welcoming more than 500 members of the 'Diplomatic Corps' to the Palace's State Rooms.
Prince William attended the event solo as Princess Kate missed the event as she prioritised her cancer recovery.
The Prince of Wales wore a bow tie with a black suit as he welcomed the country's leading diplomats
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The reception, one of the highlights of the royal calendar, aimed to highlight the crucial role the monarch plays at the heart of British diplomacy.
The event is normally held on the first Tuesday in December but has been brought forward to avoid clashing with the Amir of Qatar's state visit this year.
The guest list includes all ambassadors and High Commissioners at the foreign missions in London, former Prime Ministers, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, and other leading public figures.
The biggest reception held at the palace all year welcomed more than 1,500 guests from around 130 countries, with spouses also invited.
Prince William and Queen Camilla joined other family members in attendance, but Princess Kate was absent.
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The dress code for men was national dress, white tie or court dress, which involved knee breeches for male members of the British Royal Family.
For women, it was a national dress or long evening dress, as well as tiaras for the royals.
Prince William and Queen Camilla joined other family members in attendance, but Princess Kate was absent.
The Princess of Wales, 42, announced a slow and measured return to royal duties in September after the conclusion of her cancer treatment.
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Prince William attended the event solo as Princess Kate missed the event as she prioritised her cancer recovery.
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She underwent major abdominal surgery in January, after which doctors discovered cancer had been present and recommended a course of preventative chemotherapy.
Kate is currently focusing on planning her annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey early next month.
In 2023, the Princess of Wales wore a floor-length pale pink dress by Jenny Packham and the Lover's Knot Tiara, a diamond and pearl-encrusted headpiece made in 1914, which was often worn by Diana Princess of Wales.
There are more than 170 Ambassadors and High Commissioners based in London at any given time and each one of them will have an Audience with the King shortly after taking up his or her role.
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