Melania Trump and Kate Middleton step out in white for state banquet at Buckingham Palace

The Queen, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, pictured ahead of a state banquet at Buckingham Palace on Monday (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

First Lady Melania Trump and the Duchess of Cambridge turned out in all-white ballgowns tonight for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.

The Duchess of Cambridge arrived at the dinner in a long, white Alexander McQueen gown with the Lover’s Knot Tiara, a piece favoured by her late mother in law Princess Diana.

Kate has worn the Lover’s Knot tiara to several state occasions previously, including for a dinner with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.

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Melania Trump attended the banquet in a long white gown with a sheer neckline. The first lady chose bunched white gloves to accessorize the look.

The Queen and Donald Trump arrive for the state banquet at Buckingham Palace on Monday (PA)

On her trip to London, Melania has favoured designers Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana for her state visit looks, sporting a Burberry blouse upon landing in London and a fitted Dolce & Gabbana dress to meet the Queen.

From left, US President Donald Trump, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, first lady Melania Trump, Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall pose ahead of the State Banquet (AP)

After the President and First Lady visited Clarence House, Queen Elizabeth hosted President Trump and his family for a lavish state banquet on Monday evening. Joining them at the dinner were first daughter Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump.

Royal Family attendees at the banquet include Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.