As one of the most senior women in the royal family, Kate Middleton has now been given the honourable title of Princess of Wales.
06.05.2023 - 11:13 / ok.co.uk
Arriving at Westminster Abbey ahead of today's momentous celebration, the breathtaking Princess of Wales fell foul to a trap most dress-wearers encounter when the weather takes a turn for the worst. Looking simply dazzling ahead of historic proceedings, she stunned the crowds with her formal robe over the top of her ivory silk Alexander McQueen dress.The British weather didn't play ball for the arrivals though, with rain pouring down as Kate exited her vehicle.The wet and windy weather didn't distract form the gorgeous detailing on Kate's dress, with silver bullion and thread work, bringing together embroidered rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs to cement the union of her beloved nation.
She also shocked by wearing no tiara, instead opting for a Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen headpiece, again with matching silver bullion, crystal and silver threadwork to match her outfit. It was smiles all-round as she beamed with Prince William by her side, alongside Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as they arrived for her father-in-laws moment in history, with the Prince looking dapper in his robes - the ceremonial dress of the Welsh Guards.The rumour mill has been in full swing in the lead-up to the ceremony over which designer the Princess would choose for her Coronation outfit, but Alexander McQueen fit the royal bill perfectly.
Kate also paid subtle respects to her husband's late-mother, Princess Diana and the late Queen with her jewellery choices. Wearing Diana's pearl and diamond earrings, she also wore the George VI Festoon Necklace, which was made in 1950 for the now late Queen, at the request of her father King George VI.
As one of the most senior women in the royal family, Kate Middleton has now been given the honourable title of Princess of Wales.
Prince William’s group of friends gave young Kate Middleton a cruel nickname while studying at St Andrew's University where the married royal couple met. According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, William’s friends would call Kate a name that mocked her mum Carole Middleton.They would reportedly say to the Princess of Wales: "Doors to Manual", which is a reference to Carole’s former career as a British Airways flight attendant.
piece of work, according to Kate Middleton.In remarks that resurfaced this week, the Princess of Wales revealed one of her husband’s least desirable habits — and it involves takeout food.While visiting a Royal Air Force Base in Cyprus, Greece, in 2018, Middleton claimed her husband is a “nightmare” when he eats pizza on the couch, according to The Mirror and Marie Claire. “Keep the pizza off the sofas,” Prince William, 40, reportedly advised, as the base opened a new recreational area.“You’re a nightmare with that,” Middleton, 41, remarked in response.The Post reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. It seems it’s no secret the princess and her husband enjoy the Italian delicacy from time to time.Last month, the pair made a surprise pizza delivery to the Dowlais Rugby Club, People reported.They arrived with 22 pies, with toppings such as pepperoni, barbecue chicken, and goat cheese.
Kate Middleton's all the buzz on World Bee Day!Buckingham Palace on Saturday shared a photo of the Princess of Wales donning a beekeeper outfit. She was all smiles as she tended to a beehive at Armer Hall, her residence in Norfolk, Britain.
The party supplier business founded by Kate Middleton ’s parents has been sold as part of a rescue deal after falling into administration. Party Pieces Holdings, which was founded by Carole and Michael Middleton in 1987, has been sold to entrepreneur James Sinclair in a pre-pack administration deal.The Middletons hired insolvency specialists from Interpath Advisory earlier on Thursday after the news broke that the company had fallen into administration following the pandemic.The business saw trading “impacted significantly” by the pandemic, pressing down on demand for party decorations and personalised gifts.
And that future coronation will be way more modern than Charles's, which Prince William himself helped plan. William, and his wife, Kate Middleton, want to make the next coronation more relevant to modern Britain, per the report. King Charles III's Coronation respected royal tradition with an elaborate ceremony at Westminster Abbey and an “homage of the people,” a controversial element in which the people are invited to swear their allegiance to the new king.
Kate Middleton issued a subtle warning to her husband, Prince William on Coronation Day - and her concerns were entirely relatable.The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 40, were dressed in their full regalia for the event, which was watched around the globe and saw King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially become monarchs of Great Britain. Prince William, heir to the throne, wore his Order of the Garter mantle, whilst Kate wore her Royal Victorian Order mantle, both of which featured long floor-length robes - which would certainly be easy for one to trip over.
Kate Middleton stunned at King Charles’ Coronation in her gown that was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. And although the majority of the gown was cloaked by the Princess of Wales’ robe of The Royal Victorian Order, motifs were visible on the hem that harked back to the dress she wore when she married Prince William in 2011. The floral motifs, sewn into the ivory dress using silver embroidery, were shamrocks, roses, thistles and daffodils - used to represent Britain and Ireland's national flowers.
disgraced influencer Andrew Tate took to Twitter to criticize the coronation of King Charles III, offering an unlikely opinion for who should rule the UK instead. The ex-kickboxer, 36, had initially tweeted a meme of his face superimposed over the body of Charles during the monarch-making ceremony Saturday.
Kate Middleton appeared to snub Meghan Markle's claim after colour co-ordinating with Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh.
, Buckingham Palace shared three official portraits of King Charles, Queen Camilla, and working members of the royal family, including Kate Middleton. King Charles III is wearing the full regalia from the Westminster Abbey ceremony, but the portrait gave the public its first glimpse of the the Princess of Wales wore beneath her formal robes—as well as her chosen jewelry.The Princess of Wales wearing the Festoon Necklace, which belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II.Left to right: The Duke of Kent, the Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Gloucester, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Princess Royal, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Alexandra, the Hon.
Kate Middleton wore a custom made Alexander McQueen silk gown for the King's Coronation, but keen royal fans were forced to wait to see the design of the elegant dress as it was hidden underneath a formal robe.
It’s certainly been a busy weekend for the royal family, and Kate Middleton has been in attendance at everything from official ceremonies to volunteering to help renovate a Scout hut, and she’s managed to nail the dress code for every single occasion.The Coronation weekend officially began on Saturday May 6, with the crowning ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and was followed by a surprise Windsor walkabout, the Coronation concert, and a day of volunteering at the request of King Charles. In true dedicated style, the Prince and Princess of Wales were in attendance at each event, seizing the opportunity to meet fans, help the community, and show their support for the monarchy, and it will come as no surprise that Princess Kate managed to nail an outfit for every event.
King Charles III. The image, taken by Hugo Burnand, shows the monarch seated on one of a pair of 1902 throne chairs made for the future King George V and Queen Mary for use at the coronation of King Edward VII.He’s seen wearing the Imperial State Crown, holding the Orb and Sceptre with Cross, and dressed in his regal purple tunic and Robe of Estate.The first official portrait of His Majesty The King following his Coronation on 6th May.
have been a tried and true staple for the Princess of Wales throughout her tenure as a British royal, and her affinity for the slim-fitting pant has not faded with time as it has with so many others. At this point, skinny jeans on Kate are just as inevitable as expressing genuine human boredom during royal events. King Charles III's coronation might be over, but the royals are making the most out of it with an endless amount of events. On Monday, May 8, Middleton made a post-coronation appearance as a volunteer as part of the Big Help Out initiative alongside Prince William and their children at an event hosted by Scouts in Slough, per .
The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a behind-the-scenes video from last night's Coronation Concert.
recent , British Vogue’s Sarah Harris one welcome change in particular: “She has embraced bolder colors: cue the Alexander McQueen red power suit she wore to unveil her ‘Shaping Us’ campaign, the cobalt-blue Catherine Walker coat dress for Easter this year, and the vivid blue she wore to Coach Core’s 10th-anniversary celebrations.”It’s fitting, then, that the Princess of Wales chose to re-wear said to the Coronation Concert on 7 May, accessorizing it with a necklace and earrings from Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra Collection. The jewelry set has become something of a favorite for the Princess, who has been spotted in it everywhere from the BAFTAs to the Bahamas. As for the rest of the Wales family? and wore coordinating blue suits and ties—about as close as the heirs to the throne will ever get to festival dressing—while sported a dress by Self-Portrait, one of her mother’s favourite designers.
Prince William and wife Kate Middleton made an unexpected appearance Sunday as they prepared for King Charles' coronation concert. The Prince and Princess of Wales surprised a group of locals who had gathered for a Big Lunch – a street picnic intended to bring United Kingdom communities together in celebration. Appearing at the Long Walk outside Windsor Castle, Kate wore a casual look.The princess paired a light blue blazer with a white top and black pants while William donned a navy blue suit.
Kate Middleton looked the "most relaxed" during the King's Coronation, while Prince William "will try and modernise" when his time comes, a royal expert has shared. The Prince and Princess of Wales played a prominent part in the King's Coronation today with the line of succession clearly shown as they are now heir to the throne.
Kate Middleton and her daughter Princess Charlotte looked identical as they posed at the King's Coronation, and not just because they were wearing matching outfits.The Princess of Wales, 41, and Princess Charlotte, 8, were photographed looking back over their left shoulder as they pulled the same serious facial expression.The similarity was pointed out by royal fans, as one person tweeted the two photos side by side and wrote: “The parallel between Princess Charlotte and her mum the Princess of Wales today!”. One royal fan commented on the comparison and said: “The epitome of a real life beautiful princess and future Queen”, while another said: “Like mother like daughter”.