Duchess Sophie honours the late Queen Elizabeth wearing £1million tiara

Duchess Sophie looked regal and sophistscted as she attended the Windsor Castle state banquet on Tuesday, alongside her husband, Prince Edward. The 60-year-old was snapped in a glittering ensemble and wore a head-turning £1 million tiara,that was once worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

President Macron and his wife Brigitte jetted to the UK earlier on an official visit, and will be staying with the Royal Family until Thursday. The pair flew into RAF Northolt in west London, where they were met by the Prince and Princess of Wales, before they joined the King and Queen in Windsor town centre.

Sophie looked radiant as she donned a fitted Suzannah Delphine Gown in White, that she paired with show-stopping jewellery.

Duchess Sophie radiated understated elegance in a pristine white gown as she arrived at the Windsor Castle state banquet. The dress, crafted in a softly structured fabric, featured a subtle shimmer that caught the light with every step.

Cut with a modest round neckline and short sleeves, the silhouette was both refined and contemporary, gently cinching at the waist before falling into a graceful A-line skirt.

The gown's clean lines and mid-calf length created a fresh and modern aesthetic while still honouring the formality of the occasion., adn the effect was effortlessly regal-balancing simplicity with poise. She completed the look with classic white pointed-toe heels, adding a sleek, polished finish to her ensemble.

Sophie completed her look with a breathtaking accessory: the Wessex Aquamarine Necklace Tiara, formerly known as the Canadian Aquamarine Tiara.

The tiara features an intricate wave-like diamond design, crowned with a striking seafoam-hued central aquamarine stone. Each aquamarine gem weighs approximately 10 carats, and their symmetrical arrangement creates a soft floral motif that added a unique, eye-catching flourish to her ensemble.

In a subtle nod to royal continuity, the Duchess honoured the late Queen Elizabeth II, who first lent her the exquisite piece for the wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Christopher O'Neill.