Kate Middleton, 40, stepped out with Prince William at the first State Banquet of King Charles’ reign on Tuesday evening. The Princess of Wales decided to re-wear her most worn tiara for these sorts of occasions, but she also purchased a new glamorous gown for the event.
Kate wore a beautiful white Jenny Packham gown on Tuesday evening with embellished shoulders. The “Elspeth Gown” as it is known was purchased for a whopping £4,303.09.
The Princess’ dress featured a boat neckline and long open sleeves, with beaded detailing across the shoulders. It was a fitted look and featured a stretch cape, similar to outfits worn by Meghan Markle in the past.
Kate’s back featured a keyhole, and it was actually from Jenny Packham’s bridal collection, making it an unusual choice for a State Banquet. As with previous dresses, such as her black and white number from the Top Gun premiere, Kate had this gown altered.
The keyhole back was closed up for a more demure look for the Princess of Wales. Many fans hoped Kate would re-wear a beautiful ballgown from her wardrobe as opposed to purchasing a new expensive dress for Tuesday’s occasion.
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This is because of the current cost of living crisis, and also Prince William and Kate’s devotion to Earthshot and fighting climate change with sustainable choices.
For instance, royal fan @KateMiddStyle had tweeted in the run-up to Tuesday’s event: “My prediction: repeat green Jenny Packham gown from Jamaica and the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara.”
Although this fan was correct with their prediction for the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara, Kate did not re-wear any former dress from her wardrobe, and instead purchased a new gown from Jenny Packham.
Daena Borrowman, the PR, Social and Digital Marketing Manager at jewellerybox spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about this decision by the Princess of Wales.
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She said: “Kate wore a brand new £4,303.09 Jenny Packham gown on Tuesday night for the First State Banquet of King Charles’s Reign celebrating a turning point in her royal career.
“Honouring her and William’s first festivities as Prince and Princess of Wales, she dazzled in a sumptuous white dress cascading past her shoulders. It was adorned with sequins along with a tiara and jewellery belonging to both the late Queen and late Diana.”
However, the expert noted that Kate already had an “extensive collection” of outfits existing in her wardrobe, but ultimately opted against wearing any of them.
Daena continued: “Many royal fans were fervently anticipating her appearance and some were hoping she would re-wear a gown from her extensive collection to be respectful in light of the cost of living crisis.”
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The expert suggests that this could have been because this state banquet was a “significant milestone” for Kate; it was her first state banquet as the Princess of Wales.
Daena added: “Although her new title had to be celebrated in a manner grand enough to mark this significant milestone, perhaps the public would’ve loved another reappearance from one of the sensational dresses already sitting in her closet.”
However, Kate undeniably still looked gorgeous in her white Jenny Packham gown. She also paired some historically significant jewels with the outfit.
Daena opined: “That said, she undoubtedly does look her best in sparkles and her dress at the dinner with the powerful shoulder had her exuding all the aura of a future Queen.”
Kate was seen carrying her Alexander McQueen’s Butterfly Box Clutch, and Gianvito Rossi’s Rania 105 Embellished Pumps, which she wears at many royal engagements that require high heels.
For jewellery, the Princess chose the Lover’s Knot Tiara, which she has worn eight times in the past. It was frequently worn by the late Princess Diana in the 1980s as well. Although some fans hoped she would wear a different tiara to Tuesday’s state banquet, other fans thought she did this to let Queen Camilla shine for the occasion.
For instance, @Remisagoodboy tweeted: “I think she was a loyal and dutiful member of the family by allowing Camilla to shine in her latest tiara and at her first State Dinner as Queen. There is plenty of time for Catherine to debut something new.”
Kate additionally wore a pearl bracelet that she wore to the funeral of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
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