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    Princess Kate Narrowly Avoided "Chaos" When Her Caped Evening Gown Left Her in an Awkward Position at State Banquet

    The royal was saved from a wardrobe malfunction at Windsor Castle on October 21.

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    Published 21 October 2026 In News

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    Princess Kate made a statement in a floaty yellow gown at the Omani state banquet on October 20, but her dramatic cape nearly got her into a major “predicament,” as fans pointed out online.

    The Princess of Wales wore a pastel Elie Saab dress with cutout detail and a subtle leopard print at Windsor Castle on Tuesday night, adding her go-to tiara, the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot. While dining alongside the sultan of Oman and members of the Royal Family, Kate sat down at the lavishly decorated banquet table—and in the process, got her long cape stuck under the leg of her chair.

    “Somebody, please save Princess Catherine from her chair-on-dress predicament 🥹💔🙏,” one fan posted on X, sharing a photo of the problem in question. “Someone was not paying attention when they helped to seat her,” a fellow royal watcher added.

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    Princess Kate's gown was trapped under the leg of her chair at the banquet.

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    Princess Kate wearing a tiara and yellow gown walking with Prince William at the Omani state banquet

    The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at the Omani state banquet on October 21.

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    Another X account also shared the picture, writing, "Nooooooo the 🪑 on the dress 😢," with a follower commenting, "If she gets up. Chaos will follow 😂😂."

    Fortunately, no such "chaos" appeared to ensue during the event, which was held to honor the historic visit of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said to the United Kingdom. The last time an Omani ruler was welcomed for an official state visit was 44 years ago, and the Princess of Wales brought out some favorite diamond pieces from the royal vaults for the occasion.

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    Along with Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, famously associated with Princess Diana, Kate wore Queen Mary's diamond choker bracelet and the Greville Chandelier Earrings, a pair of statement diamonds beloved by Queen Elizabeth.

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