The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attended The Annual Diplomatic Reception

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace on December 8, 2015 in London, England. The Duchess chooses Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara for glittering white tie Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace. The Duchess wears the same bespoke Alexander McQueen evening gown which she wore to the same event in 2013.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attended the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace on December 8, 2015 in London, England. The Duchess choose Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara for glittering white tie Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace. The Duchess wore the same bespoke Alexander McQueen evening gown which she wore to the same event in 2013.

The Duchess of Cambridge glittered in what was one of Princess Diana's favourite tiaras. The tiara was given to Diana as a wedding present from the Queen in 1981.

The Queen had been left it by her grandmother Queen Mary who commissioned the piece in 1914. It has pearls hanging from diamond arches capped with lovers knots and Kate teamed it with diamond earrings and a pale blue lace dress last night.

The diplomatic reception is held every year and around 1,500 dignitaries attend along with senior members of the royal family.