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As Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton’s outfit choices have always garnered strong admiration from royalists and the style set alike. With looks that range from business casual to high glamour and everything in between, Kate Middleton’s fashion sense never misses.
As the Duchess eases back into royal duties after confirming she’d completed chemotherapy just last month, Kate Middleton fashion fans have already been treated to arguably some of her best looks yet.
Plus, as a champion of sustainable style choices, her wardrobe works hard – which only makes us appreciate her sartorial statements even more.
Read on for the best Kate Middleton fashion moments of 2024.
State Of Qatar State Visit 2024
Continuing her reign as most fashionable royal, Princess Catherine opted for a head-to-toe colour-blocked look to welcome the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at Buckingham Palace.
As far as Kate Middleton fashion looks go, this ensemble is right up there with some of her most striking, and, perhaps most surprising style moments.
The Princess of Wales wore a tailored Alexander McQueen coat dress in one of the most on-trend colours of the season – burgundy – paired with matching leather boots and gloves. Not only was the outfit choice sartorially relevant, but it also payed respect to the Qatari flag which features a similar hue as its main design element.
Of course, what really captured our attention were the accessories.
Catherine opted to forgo her usual understated totes for a Chanel quilted calfskin leather ‘Boy’ flap bag from the brand’s Fall/Winter 2015/16 collection – a piece she’d had in her collection for nearly a decade.
Additionally, we couldn’t help but notice the four-strand pearl choker necklace – a piece previously worn by Princess Diana and inherited by Kate.
The necklace was originally designed by Garrard and gifted to Queen Elizabeth II by Japan in the 1970s, but the Queen often lent it to Diana, who wore it during many notable royal engagements.
Remembrance Day 2024
Continuing her string of public appearances post-chemotherapy, Princess Kate joined Prince William at Remembrance Day events on Saturday and Sunday.
Wearing all black for both occasions, the annual Festival of Remembrance at London’s Royal Albert Hall and the Remembrance Day service, Kate complete her ensemble with commemorative poppy pins and delicate earrings.
On Sunday, royal watchers noted the Princess donned a drop-style pearl given to the then-Princess Elizabeth for her wedding in 1947 before later having the piece joined with diamonds for the piece we see today. They also belonged to Diana for some time but were passed back to the Queen following her death in 1997.
Trooping The Colour 2024
This year’s Trooping the Colour was the Princess of Wales’ first public appearance in six months, and the first since the Princess had shared her cancer diagnosis with the world.
The historic event is traditionally focused on the sovereign but with the Princess announcing her attendance the night before, the spotlight was well and truly on Kate, who looked as healthy and happy as ever.
“I’m looking forward to attending the King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet,” Kate wrote in her statement. “I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much-needed time to heal.”
The Princess of Wales wore a structured Jenny Packham dress paired with a wide-brim hat designed by Philip Treacy, with daughter Charlotte dressed in a similar outfit.
Wimbledon Men’s Singles final 2024
Princess Catherine wore royal purple to the Wimbledon Men’s Final on July 14, 2024, appearing alongside her daughter Charlotte, and sister Pippa Middleton.
For her second public outing, Kate Middleton chose a short-sleeve purple midi dress designed by Safiyaa, accessorised with gold jewellery and tan-coloured slingback heels from Camilla Elphick.
Another notable accessory was Kate’s purple and green ribbon, otherwise known as the ‘Committee bow’ which is gifted to the Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club – a role the Princess has performed since 2016, when Princess Catherine took over official duties from the late Queen Elizabeth.
The Princess of Wales Visits Southport Community Centre
In her first public appearance since announcing she had completed chemotherapy treatment, the Princess of Wales joined her husband to meet with the families of three children who were tragically killed in a mass stabbing in Southport.
For the occasion, Princess Catherine opted for a subdued chocolate brown coat and burgundy polka-dot pussy-bow dress, matching with William, who wore a burgundy sweater under his grey suit.
The Prince and Princess of Wales met with fire, ambulance and police services at the Southport Community Centre, to hear from the first responders who had been involved in the attack.
Following the meeting, the palace issued a statement to say the Prince and Princess of Wales had donated to a fundraiser set up to assist those involved in the horrific incident.
“In the aftermath of the incident, the National Police and Wellbeing Service set up a fundraiser to help those who were involved in the immediate response. It was supported by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Blue Light Card Foundation, who made donations to help fast track psychological and physical rehab for police and ambulance personnel involved in the attack and the subsequent riots,” the palace said.
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