Kate Middleton Sparkled in a Green Gown for Her Latest Engagement
And Ed Sheeran was there too, FYI.
Kate Middleton and her styling team never disappoint. For her latest public engagement, the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the duchess wore a green sequined gown that What Kate Wore reports is by Jenny Packham—a floor-length, long-sleeved, shoulder-padded beauty.
Middleton first wore this dress in Islamabad, Pakistan, back in 2019. Here she is wearing it at the time:
And here she is at the Royal Variety Performance:
She attended the event alongside husband Prince William, who looked dapper in a navy blue velvet suit.
The royal couple got to see legends perform: The program for the night included Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie, Elvis Costello, Rod Stewart and the performers of Cirque du Soleil, among other big names. Of course, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also got to hang out with all of these artists.
Here is the duchess chatting to Sheeran and jazz artist Gregory Porter:
And bonding with Anne-Marie, who had also apparently gotten the blue velvet memo:
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
Middleton is an expert at rewearing pieces from her wardrobe where other public figures might not have. Part of her reason for doing so (beyond just liking the clothes, because imagine having to wear your favorite piece just once in your life???) is consideration for the environment. For example, she rewore her pastel gown from the 2011 BAFTAs at the recent Earthshot Prize ceremony, in what amounted to a subtle message against overconsumption. This is how she styled it in 2021:
And how she wore it back in 2011:
The duchess never goes out of style.
Iris Goldsztajn is a London-based journalist, editor and author. She is the morning editor at Marie Claire, and her work has appeared in the likes of British Vogue, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29 and SELF. Iris writes about everything from celebrity news and relationship advice to the pitfalls of diet culture and the joys of exercise. She has many opinions on Harry Styles, and can typically be found eating her body weight in cheap chocolate.
-
Why Fans Are Speculating Caleb and Mariah Are the Most Likely Couple to Leave 'The Ultimatum' Season 3 Engaged
Could they be evidence of how the reality show's experiment is actually supposed to work?
By Quinci LeGardye Published
-
The Yeti Coat Trend Has It-Girls in Its Grasp
Dressing like a mythical beast is so hot right now.
By Hanna Lustig Published
-
Taylor Swift Spreads Holiday Cheer in Miu Miu Tartan
Her presence is a present.
By Halie LeSavage Last updated
-
Prince Harry Just Sent Out Invites to an Intimate Christmas Party He's Hosting Solo
"He appreciates that the festive season can be hard."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Prince Andrew Keeps "Allowing Himself to Be Humiliated" Amid Royal Lodge Dispute With King Charles
"It is how it looks: an idle and disgraced Duke swanning around on his horse."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Queen Camilla Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth by Wearing Her Rare Aquamarine Ribbon Tiara
The late Queen was photographed wearing the dazzling tiara on just one occasion.
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Queen Camilla Has Helped King Charles "Loosen Up," But He Appears "Tense" Without Her
"He was quite a nervous man... Camilla has been a catalyst for change."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Princess Diana's Former Chauffeur Reflects on Her Death for the First Time After Being Fired
"She died believing I had betrayed her and that's something I can't ever forget or forgive."
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Princess Theodora of Greece Marries American Matthew Kumar in Royal Wedding
The royal nuptials had previously been postponed on two separate occasions.
By Amy Mackelden Published
-
Royals, Paul McCartney, Nicola Coughlan, Salma Hayek... Was Taylor Swift's London Eras Tour Her Most Star-Studded Yet?
Imagine all the people........
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
-
Kate Middleton Confirms She Will Attend Trooping the Colour in a Heartfelt Update on Her Cancer Treatment
"I am making good progress."
By Halie LeSavage Last updated