Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was radiant in a inspired gown as she made her return to public life at Trooping the Colour. The royal was the picture of elegance as she joined Prince William and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, at the King's birthday parade on Saturday 15 June. It was a spectacular step back onto the world stage for the Princess, who was stunning in a monochrome dress with a black-and-white striped bow adorning the neckline.
It has since emerged the Princess chose not to wear a new outfit for the moment, instead, choosing to refashion one of the older pieces from her wardrobe. Kate Middleton donned a chic white and black Jenny Packham gown which she first wore ahead of the King's coronation back in May 2023. The Princess was originally pictured in the dress for a Buckingham Palace lunch and walkabout, styling the dress with slingback heels, a satin clutch and the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings.
At Trooping the Colour, the Princess appeared to be wearing the same dress with some slight tweaks and adjustments, including new belt detailing and a striped bow added to the neckline. It was undoubtedly a nod to the ever-elegant Audrey Hepburn in 1964's My Fair Lady. As 's Fashion Editor Chandler Tregaskes , ‘A story of rags to riches with an award winning soundtrack and further costumes from the visionary Beaton, the film became a landmark of ostentatious .
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