The Princess Royal is also absent as she is in Australia. The duke and duchess of Cambridge and prince Harry are not in the habit of attending the State Banquet of an incoming state visit so no surprises there. The poor duchess already had to ride in a carriage which can not have been easy with her morning sickness.
With Princess Alexandra owning only one tiara and the Countess of Wessex only has two.
Leaving only HM and the Duchess of Gloucester to surprise us with their jewel choice.
--Previous Message-- : Acording to the British Monarchy's Twitter : account, the following members of the Royal : Family are attending the State Banquet: : - The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh : - the Duke of York : - the Earl and Countess of Wessex : - the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester : - the Duke of Kent : - Princess Alexandra of Kent. : : Absent: the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of : Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, : Prince Harry. : : : --Previous Message-- : Do you think the Duchess of Cambridge will : attend the Statebanquet? : : --Previous Message-- : Queen Victoria's diamond bow brooch for : Queen : Elizabeth II at the official welcome : ceremony at Horse Guards Parade and the : carriage ride to Buckingham Palace: : : : : As it could be expected, the Duchess of : Cambridge did not wear any brooch . But : Singapore's First Lady, Mary Tan, had a : small pink floral brooch. : : : : : : : : :