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Kate Middleton Is Crowned Best Dressed In Alexander McQueen At Royal Variety Performance

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The Duchess of Cambridge reminded us why she reigns as one of Britain’s best dressed women, as she stole the spotlight at the 2019 Royal Variety Awards in a floor-sweeping gown.

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WATCH BELOW: The Duchess Of Cambridge Wears Black Gown At Royal Variety Performance

Last night (November 18), the mother-of-three flexed her diplomatic muscles in a lace-emblazoned dress by go-to label Alexander McQueen at the London Palladium event.

The bespoke piece featured a delicate sweetheart neckline, velvet waistband and swooshy skirt fit for the pages of a fairy tale. 

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the London Palladium
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A pair of pearl drop Erdem earrings was all that was needed to finish the look.

Proving she’s a thrifty member of the Kensington Palace household, she first donned the jewels to open the Photography Centre at the Victoria and Albert Museum back in October 2018.

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Though it’s not surprising that the 37-year-old was crowned best-dressed at her most recent engagement, as she has attended the annual event twice previously.

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For her Royal Variety debut in 2014, Kate chose a black Diane Von Furstenberg lace gown. In a surprise move, she eschewed her signature blow dry in favour of a regal updo. 

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the annual event in 2014

For her second appearance three years later, the royal proved that the annual event is the perfect chance to showcase homegrown talent in Jenny Packham sequins.

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The Duchess of Cambridge in 2017
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Last year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex took the place of the Cambridges on the famous evening.

For her first appearance at the ceremony, Meghan Markle dressed her bump in an embroidered Safiyaa top and black floor-sweeping skirt. 

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At this year’s prestigious ceremony, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met performers including the cast of Mary Poppins.

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The annual gathering is in aid of the Royal Variety Charity which supports past and present entertainers across the UK who are in need of support.

It is believed to be the only organisation in the nation with an unbroken line of patronage from the reigning monarch with the Queen currently at the helm.

The Duchess of Cambridge reminded us why she reigns as one of Britain’s best dressed women, as she stole the spotlight at the 2019 Royal Variety Awards in a floor-sweeping gown.

WATCH BELOW: The Duchess Of Cambridge Wears Black Gown At Royal Variety Performance

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The Duchess of Cambridge reminded us why she reigns as one of Britain’s best dressed women, as she stole the spotlight at the 2019 Royal Variety Awards in a floor-sweeping gown.

WATCH BELOW: The Duchess Of Cambridge Wears Black Gown At Royal Variety Performance

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