Heads Up! Why Kate Middleton can’t wear a tiara this year

Kate Middleton is set to return to royal duties next week, but it’s unlikely we will see her wear a tiara this year.

The Princess of Wales, 42, who is recovering from cancer, will join The Prince of Wales, 42, in greeting Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, at Kensington Palace on 3 December as part of the Emir of Qatar's state visit to the UK.

Kate Middleton is set to make a joint appearance with Prince William next week, but royal fans will be disappointed to learn that it's unlikely we will see the Princess wear a tiara this year.

The royal has returned to duty after battling cancer.

She recently met rescue workers and the families of those caught up in the Southport knife attack earlier this year.

And whilst she is set to take part in a carriage procession to the Horse Guards Parade, she will not attend the state banquet at Buckingham Palace next Tuesday evening.

The Prince and Princess will take part in the carriage procession to Horse Guards Parade where the Emir will receive a ceremonial welcome before meeting the King and Queen.

But while Kate will be involved in the daytime elements of the visit, it’s been reported that she will not attend the state banquet at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening.

As a result, this means that royal fans are not likely to see the mum-of-three wearing a tiara this year, as state banquets are usually one of the very few white-tie events the royals attend.

Kate, who has a breathtaking £7.5million tiara collection, was also absent from this year's diplomatic reception, which was held at Buckingham Palace last week. 

Kate's tiara collection is estimated to be worth £7.5million but it may surprise some royal fans that Kate doesn’t actually own her tiaras.