Buckingham Palace’s annual Diplomatic Corps reception is one of the most highly anticipated royal events of the year. The white-tie party typically sees members of the British royal family dressed to the nines, including rare tiara appearances for its royal women. However, this year, Princess Kate has skipped out on the festivities altogether.

Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Kensington Palace home in London, where they have an office, has been given a rare security warning amidst safety concerns. Just weeks after a Windsor Castle property was the subject of a break-in,