Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge In Dolce & Gabbana and Jenny Packham - President of the Peoples Republic of China State Visit

The President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame Peng Liyuan, paid a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of the Queen.

State Dinner: The royal family hosted a dinner party on Tuesday (October 20) where Catherine was looking ever so regal wearing a bespoke Jenny Packham red gown with a pearl and diamond Lotus Flower tiara. It’s a shame there are no full length pictures, as this is the first time in a while I have been excited about a look from the Duchess.

Creative Event: Earlier today (October 21), despite the downpour, Catherine surprisingly didn’t go the coat/dress route. Instead she wore a chic high neck burgundy dress from Dolce & Gabbana which she of course styled with matching accessories.

While I like both looks, I was curious as to why Catherine didn’t opt for any Chinese designers as Michelle Obama had done in recent weeks while hosting the Chinese President.