Princess of Wales Employs Fashion Diplomacy with Green Andrew Gn Gown at Nigerian State Banquet
Princess Kate honors Nigeria at a Windsor Castle state banquet, matching her Andrew Gn gown to the national flag during President Tinubu’s visit.
By: AXL Media
Published: Mar 18, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT
Source: The information in this article was sourced from London Standard
Royal Sartorial Tributes Mark Nigerian State Visit
The Princess of Wales demonstrated the traditional royal art of fashion diplomacy during a high profile state banquet held at Windsor Castle on Wednesday evening. Attending the celebration in honor of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, Kate opted for a long sleeved evening dress in a specific shade of green. According to fashion observers, the choice was a deliberate nod to the Nigerian national flag, echoing a diplomatic technique frequently utilized by the late Queen Elizabeth II to honor visiting heads of state through her attire.
A Fusion of International and British Nigerian Design
The evening’s wardrobe selection followed a day of carefully curated outfits designed to highlight international connections. For the state banquet, the Princess wore a demure, high necked gown by Singaporean designer Andrew Gn. This followed an earlier appearance at the ceremonial welcome where she wore a tailored grey coat dress by Tolu Coker, a young British Nigerian designer. By selecting a designer with Nigerian heritage for the daytime events, the Princess further reinforced the theme of cultural exchange and bilateral respect that defined the diplomatic itinerary.
Regal Insignia and Historic Jewelry Selections
Complementing her green gown, the Princess of Wales wore several significant pieces of historic royal jewelry. She appeared in the sparkling Lover’s Knot tiara, a favorite of her predecessor, alongside earrings that previously belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Her ensemble was completed by the King’s family order and the Royal Victorian Order sash and star. These traditional markers of rank and service served to underscore the formal nature of the occasion as the British Royal Family hosted the Nigerian leadership for the first time since the President's inauguration.