Boris Johnson's girlfriend Carrie Symonds dons navy tartan and trendy hairband at State Opening

Boris Johnson's girlfriend Carrie Symonds donned a smart navy ensemble with a trendy headband as she took a seat in the House of Lords today ahead of the State Opening of Parliament. Carrie Symonds, 31, could be seen fiddling with her jacket while she awaited the Queen's Speech at the State Opening today Carrie, who has become somewhat of a fashion icon in recent months, wore a modest outfit for the occasion, wearing a navy jacket, long tartan skirt and a trendy headband for the event Kate Middleton, 37, has also taken to wearing headbands, and was snapped wearing a deep red knotted hairpiece at nephew Archie Harrison's christening in July Carrie could be seen chatting and laughing with Stanley as they took a seat in the House of Lords gallery. Boris Johnson's girlfriend was seen chatting to his father Stanley while they awaited the speech in the House of Lords gallery Carrie could be seen adjusting her navy headband as she took a seat in the House of Lords gallery alongside Stanley Johnson The former Communications Director for the Conservative Party kept her makeup simple for the event The PR guru wore her blonde hair in a loose blow-dry, and kept her makeup simple, with a touch of playful pink lipgloss. Carrie took a seat alongside Boris' father and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here star Stanley as they awaited the Queen's Speech Carrie was seen at the event wearing the ruffled printed dress from Spanish high street brand Mango, which comes with a price tag of £100 The 31-year-old could be seen sharing a joke with her boyfriend's father Stanley while they sat together in the House of Lords She has appeared in public together with Boris several times, with Carrie attending her boyfriend's campaign launch in June to show her support.