The royal family welcomed guests to the annual white tie Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening – dressed in all their finery to greet foreign ambassadors based in the UK at the formal event. The Queen was joined by the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for the annual party, which invites members of the Diplomatic Corps to enjoy an evening at the palace each Christmas.
Traditionally, not many photographs from inside the reception are released, though this year we've got more than a sneak peek inside the glitzy event! The official dress code for the event is 'white tie' – so the Queen, Duchess Camilla and Duchess Kate looked as radiant as ever in their pale gowns, and Prince William and father Prince Charles were suitably smart in white bow-ties, too. Of course, there was also plenty of sparkle on display, with the three royal women dazzling in their stunning tiaras – scroll down to see all the pictures…