The Princess of Wales radiated elegance at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, joining the Prince of Wales for the Nigerian state banquet. At 44, she selected a striking green bespoke gown by Andrew Gn, honoring Nigeria’s national color. The design showcased a high neckline, flowing long sleeves, and a sweeping full-length skirt.
Spotlight on the Statement Heels
Complementing the gown and Lover’s Knot tiara, emerald satin ‘Hangisi’ heels from Manolo Blahnik peeked from beneath the skirt. These four-inch pumps, adorned with the brand’s iconic buckle on the pointed toe, gained fame through Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. The Princess typically opts for simple suede Gianvito Rossi styles or neutral snakeskin pairs, making this a standout choice—the first public appearance for these Hangisi heels.
Past Appearances of the Manolos
These shoes previously appeared in a 2022 portrait by Jamie Coreth, where the Princess wore them with a green Vampire’s Wife dress. Commissioned in 2021 by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund as a gift to Cambridgeshire, the artwork captured her as the Duchess of Cambridge. More recently, at the Royal Variety Performance on November 19, 2025, she paired understated ‘BB’ Manolo Blahnik heels with a green Talbot Runhof gown.
Ceremonial Welcome Ensemble
Prior to the banquet, the Princess and Prince of Wales met Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu at the Fairmont Windsor Park hotel. The group then proceeded to Windsor Castle to greet King Charles and Queen Camilla. For the welcome, she donned a new coat dress by British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker, featuring a corseted back and bold 1980s-style lapels. Accessories included a Jane Taylor felt percher hat, grey Boss heels, a compact Mulberry bag, and Princess Diana’s Collingwood pearl and diamond earrings. Her brunette hair fell in loose waves, later restyled into tighter curls for the evening event.
A Week of Green Outfits
Green dominated the Princess’s wardrobe this week. On March 17, 2026, she attended the Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Mons Barracks in a deep emerald Alexander McQueen coat, topped with a braided updo. Stylist Leanne Jones noted that the style could be interpreted as a nod to Irish heritage and Celtic folklore, where intricate plaits often symbolized status and identity.
