DIAMOND DAZZLER

Pregnant Kate Middleton beams as she wears Princess Diana’s favourite tiara for diplomatic ball with the Queen

Neal Baker

Published: 21:34, 5 Dec 2017
Updated: 2:42, 6 Dec 2017

THE Duchess of Cambridge beams as she wears Princess Diana's favourite tiara on her way to a ball at Buckingham Palace.

Kate, 35, was seen smiling alongside husband Prince William as they were chauffeured to a diplomatic ball hosted by the Queen.

The Duchess of Cambridge is pictured smiling in the back of her chauffeur driven car on her way to a Buckingham Palace event wearing a tiara loved by Diana — The Duchess of Cambridge is pictured smiling in the back of her chauffeur driven car on her way to a Buckingham Palace event wearing a tiara loved by DianaCredit: Andrew Parsons

The Cambridge Lover's Knot, encrusted with diamonds and pearls, was worn by Diana after being given by the Queen as a wedding present in 1981.

Kate was last seen wearing the stunning headpiece at a reception for Chinese president Xi Jinping last year.

Her glamorous evening out comes after speculation mounted over her role at brother-in-law Prince Harry's upcoming wedding to Meghan Markle.

We told yesterday how Kate is not likely to be a bridesmaid at the May 26 nuptials.

Kate was seen beaming alongside husband Prince William — Kate was seen beaming alongside husband Prince WilliamCredit: Andrew Parsons

Princess Diana was given the diamond and pearl tiara as a wedding gift by the Queen in 1981 — Princess Diana was given the diamond and pearl tiara as a wedding gift by the Queen in 1981Credit: REX FEATURES

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"For another, she is the future queen consort when William becomes king after his father, and would unlikely be an attending person to another royal bride.

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Camilla also donned a tiara for the glittering event — Camilla also donned a tiara for the glittering eventCredit: Getty - Contributor

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