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I've been covering State Banquets for years - these are the 3 details in Kate Middleton's gorgeous green outfit that are most intriguing We all know the royals send messages with their outfits but did you spot each of these important elements

Imagine that youre enjoying a family dinner during which you want privacy but also want to allow in some natural light for a soft glowing ambience

The final glue up is a bit intense because theres so many components

back split detail

The first version was created by John Partridge in the early 1850s, but the piece saw its first widespread use when it was adopted by the British Royal Navy in the 1890s