The telling detail you might have missed from Kate's banquet outfit: The HIDDEN POLITICS of royal sashes - only in the Palace Confidential newsletter

Published: 07:39 EDT, 22 October 2026 | Updated: 07:39 EDT, 22 October 2026 The royals donned their finery for a glittering reception honouring the Sultan of Oman at Windsor Castle earlier this week.The Princess of Wales put on an elegant display in a flowing Elie Saab dress with a dramatic cape, while Prince William dressed for the occasion in a white tie with the Windsor tail coat.But one detail from their outfits holds a hidden meaning.This week, one eagle-eyed Palace Confidential reader wants to know the significance of their sashes – and why they are worn on different shoulders.In our newsletter, we reveal the hidden politics behind who is allowed to wear which royal sash, and why Catherine and the Duchess of Edinburgh's standing in this hierarchy still hangs in the balance.To read these exclusive insights, sign up to the Palace Confidential newsletter today and get the answer in your inbox for FREE on Thursday.Want more of the Daily Mail's unrivalled royals journalism, straight from some of the world's leading experts on the monarchy?In the Palace Confidential newsletter, we bring together the most knowledgeable voices, gorgeous photography and exclusive commentary to expose the truth behind polished public appearances, and reveal the very human drama at the heart of this extraordinary institution.Get unrivalled insider gossip and expert analysis on the King and Queen, William and Catherine, Harry and Meghan and more in your inbox every Thursday.You'll have the chance to ask our Royal Editor, Rebecca English, and other top journalists everything you've always wanted to know.Sign up to the Palace Confidential newsletter HERE.