Kate Middleton looked every inch the royal princess in a glittery tiara and form-fitting red dress as she, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth hosted a state banquet at Buckingham Palace Oct. 20.
Middleton, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth welcomed their guest of honor, Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the state banquet, which was held in a magnificent ballroom regally set up for 130 VIP guests.
The occasion marked only the third time Kate has worn her Lotus Flower tiara in public. Middleton wore the crown on previous two occasions: her 2011 wedding and a 2013 Buckingham Palace reception for diplomats.
The menu for Kate’s first state banquet included filet of West Coast Turbot with lobster mousse, roasted loin of Balmoral venison in madeira and truffle sauce, and lots of champagne and wine, Examiner reported.
The gorgeous 5-foot-9 Middleton looks sensational just 5 months after giving birth to Princess Charlotte in May 2015.
Kate’s weight loss secrets were a low-carb diet and yoga workouts, as Celebrity Health & Fitness previously reported.
In 2014, Kate lost 29 pounds less than two months after giving birth to son George, thanks to a low-carb diet and yoga.
Low-carb diets such as the Atkins, ketogenic and Paleo diets fuel rapid weight loss by inducing the body to burn fat for fuel, said obesity expert Dr. Eric Westman, co-author of Keto Clarity.
Kate Middleton’s rapid post-baby weight loss secrets also include a daily organic diet of fresh green juices.
“Pippa arranged to have fresh juices delivered to Kate every three days,” a source told Us. “It was a surprise treat. Kate used to blend her own juices and this is much easier. She just enjoys green juice in the morning. It’s Kate’s go-to for an extra boost.”
The super-skinny Middleton has been nicknamed “the Smoothie Queen” because she loves to use her Nutribullet blender at home to make her own healthy fruit and vegetable drinks.
Kate reportedly swears by daily juicing to keep her skin glowing. “She’s buying fresh local produce,” sources said. “All organic.”
Middleton, a star college athlete, stayed fit during pregnancy by walking and doing prenatal yoga to keep her muscles lean and limber.
Kate Middleton’s beauty secrets include the following:
- To keep her skin wrinkle-free, Kate uses Trilogy Rosehip Oil on her face.
- To prevent stretch marks, Kate rubbed Bio-Oil on her belly both during and after her pregnancy.
- To keep her skin glowing and minimize pores, Middleton uses Karin Herzog Oxygen Face cream.
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