Nigeria State Visit — new diplomatic looks and tiara rotation
Key Questions
What outfit and accessories did Catherine wear for the welcome during the Nigeria State Visit?
Catherine appeared in a grey coat-dress by Tolu Coker featuring a corset back, paired with Diana’s Collingwood pearl-drop earrings. This look was highlighted in recent reports from March 2026 for its diplomatic style.
Which tiara did Catherine wear at the banquet during the Nigeria State Visit?
Catherine wore the Lover’s Knot tiara at the banquet. The choice has sparked interest in royal jewellery rotation and heirloom pieces.
What tiara did Queen Camilla wear and where is it from?
Queen Camilla wore the Belgian Sapphire tiara, which originates from Queen Elizabeth II’s collection. Reports note this as part of the ongoing focus on tiara provenance and history.
Fresh reads (2026-03-18) report Catherine in a Tolu Coker grey coat-dress (corset back) and Diana’s Collingwood pearl-drop earrings at the welcome; later banquet appearances include a Lover's Knot tiara for Kate (with a Phillipa Lepley gold embroidered gown) and Queen Camilla wearing a Belgian Sapphire tiara from Queen Elizabeth II’s collection. This cluster is driving tiara/jewellery and designer provenance interest — collect close-ups and plan a tiara/gallery feature focused on heirloom history.