Overview
- The Prince and Princess of Wales published a new portrait taken in Windsor ahead of the state banquet for Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- Christianah Ebenezer was credited as the photographer, with Kensington Palace sharing her statement calling the collaboration a true honour.
- Catherine wore an emerald-green Andrew Gn gown and the Lover’s Knot tiara, a choice read as a nod to Nigeria’s national colors, while William appeared in formal Windsor court dress with orders and medals.
- Kensington Palace shared the image roughly 24 hours after the banquet, a break from the couple’s recent habit of posting portraits before such events, drawing notice from royal watchers.
- The portrait forms part of coverage of the Windsor Castle banquet hosted by the King and Queen, with reporting noting Ramadan-sensitive adjustments and a mix of praise and critical commentary about timing and tone.