It was a formal evening where Princess Kate’s fashion spoke louder than words.
At the state banquet, the floor-length dress she chose was created by Singaporean designer Andrew Gn in a rich, vibrant green.
The color clearly paid homage to the Nigerian flag. It is often associated with the natural wealth and landscapes of the country.
She wore the Lover’s Knot tiara, one of the most recognizable pieces in the royal collection, as well as earrings that belonged to the late queen.
They were joined by other working members of the royal family.
Among them, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Anne, who were also present to warmly welcome the Nigerian delegation.
The Prince and Princess of Wales gave their followers a glimpse into the evening, sharing an elegant Instagram video of their arrival at the banquet, as well as a sneak peek of King Charles’ speech.
During his speech at Windsor Castle, the king sidestepped the long-running debate over which nation makes the best Jollof rice.
Recalling a recent “Jollof and Tea” meeting he organized, he joked about the friendly rivalry between West African countries.
With a smile, the monarch joked that he had been told the best Jollof was “Nigerian or maybe Ghanaian or Senegalese”, before laughingly adding that, diplomatically, he just couldn’t decide.
