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The Princess of Wales' brother reacts to photo of big sister dressed for state dinner with the Trumps


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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: James Middleton attends the Longchamp FW25 'London Calling' Event on September 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Longchamp)© Dave Benett/Getty Images for Lon
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 12:22 PM EDT

The Princess of Wales' brother James Middleton was feeling particularly "proud" the night of the state banquet for President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The James & Ella founder reacted to the photo of his sister and brother-in-law, Prince William, that was shared by the Waleses' social media accounts prior to Wednesday's dinner.

"Proud to be 🇬🇧," James commented on the picture.

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James' eldest sister stunned for the occasion, wearing a couture gown by British designer Phillipa Lepley with a full-length, hand-embroidered gold Chantilly lace evening coat over a silk crepe gown. Her Royal Highness' coat featured hand-embroidered roses with couched gold cording, accented with French knots and satin-stitched blooms.

Catherine completed her regal look with her go-to tiara, the Lover's Knot Tiara, and earrings that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth. The Princess also wore the Royal Family Order of King Charles III, the Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II, the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, GCVO star and sash.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: King Charles III delivers his speech as US President Donald Trump and Catherine, Princess of Wales listen during the State Banquet at Windsor Castle for the State visit by the President of the United States of America on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. President Trump is in England from Sept. 16-18 on his second UK state visit, with the previous one taking place in 2019 during his first presidential term. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)© Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Catherine walked into the dinner at St George’s Hall alongside Tiffany Trump's husband Michael Boulos, and sat between him and the President of the United States. In his remarks at the lavish banquet, the president praised King Charles' "remarkable son" Prince William and called Catherine "radiant."

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: King Charles III, the Catherine, Princess of Wales, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and guests applaud President Donald Trump after his speech during the State Banquet at Windsor Castle for the State visit by the President of the United States of America on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. President Trump is in England from Sept. 16-18 on his second UK state visit, with the previous one taking place in 2019 during his first presidential term. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)© Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

"To see Her Royal Highness, Princess Catherine, so radiant and so healthy, so beautiful. It's really a great honour," President Trump said.

Catherine received another compliment from the president earlier in the day as she and William greeted the American president and Mrs. Trump on the grounds of Windsor Castle. “You’re beautiful, so beautiful," President Trump told Catherine, via the New York Post.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Chief Scout Dwayne Fields presents a Scout scarf to First Lady Melania Trump (right) after she and Catherine, Princess of Wales (centre) met members of the Scouts' Squirrels programme in Frogmore Gardens during the State visit by the President of the United States of America and U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, on September 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)© Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images

On Thursday, the Princess of Wales teamed up with the First Lady for a joint engagement in Windsor. The pair visited Frogmore Gardens, where they met with Chief Scout Dwayne Fields and members of the Scouts’ Squirrels program, as they learned about nature to achieve their "Go Wild" badge.  

Both the Princess and First Lady were given badges during the outing, and the Scoutmaster presented Mrs. Trump with his neck scarf. Alongside footage from the engagement, the Waleses' social media accounts wrote: "Celebrating nature with @FLOTUS , Dwayne Fields and @scouts 🌿 Today's activities show how time spent appreciating the natural world can inspire young people, as well as nurturing the values of friendship and cooperation."

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