The fashion on display at the state visit has captured a lot of attention, the Mirror takes a look at all the details you might have missed in Princess Kate and Melania Trump’s sartorial offerings

All eyes have been on Donald and Melania Trump’s state visit this week, and the couple have been treated to much royal pomp and pageantry.

It’s the second time the First Couple have been invited to the UK for an official trip, marking a historic attempt to reinforce the relationship between the two countries.

It’s no surprise that the fashion on display during the huge event has captured a lot of attention, with Princess Kate, a royal style icon, putting her best foot forward for British designers. Known for her striking sartorial choices, Melania’s looks have also sparked a lot of debate with one outfit in particular going viral thanks to an ‘optical illusion’.

From insider fashion rules to the special meaning behind Kate’s sparkling accessories, the Mirror takes you through the most memorable fashion moments of the trip so far.

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The showstopper so far has been the Princess of Wales’ incredible look at last night’s glitzy state banquet. The future Queen plumped for a Phillipa Lepley lace evening coat over a simple and timeless silk crepe gown.

The champagne gold lace creation featured intricate hand-embroidered rose motifs, delicately puffed sleeves, and flowed out from the waist, revealing the understated gown below.

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Kate wore her hair loose and chose her go-to £1m Lover’s Knot tiara for the state dinner, a piece that was once beloved by her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

Kate’s regularly chosen the Lover’s Knot for these kind of high-profile occasions, but rarely has just kept her hair flowing – so we saw a new side of her style here.

While Diana loved the piece, she did complain that it gave her headaches as it is so heavy.

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On the first day of the State Visit, Kate went for one of her preferred, tried and tested styles: a coatdress by one of her favourite designers, Emilia Wickstead.

She matched a Jane Taylor hat with the burgundy ensemble, and finished things off with a Chanel handbag, and a pair of sleek Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps.