Duchess Kate sparkles in Erdem at Buckingham Palace reception

This Princess has the sparkle factor down pat.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, joined the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh for a reception at Buckingham Palace on Monday. Wearing a shimmering dress by Erdem and equally sparkly pumps, the Duchess turned heads as she walked into the event. Her shoes are the Oscar de la Renta Platinum Lamé Cabrina pumps, and retail for a cool $690. Kate rounded out her look with a pair of pearl drop earrings by Indian designer Anita Dongre, giving a nod to the reason for the celebration.

The evening honors the relationship between the U.K. and India, and the launch of the 2017 U.K.-India Year of Culture.

With her hair pulled back in an elegant half-updo and simple waves, Kate was the epitome of elegance for the formal evening. She and William sipped some wine as they laughed and chatted with guests, in one of the most glamorous event venues, um, ever.

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