Kate Middleton Looked Radiant in Stella McCartney at Archie's Christening
She wore the perfect summer look.

Kate Middleton is an expert at christening ceremonies, having already baptized her three kids (opens in new tab). Today, however, the Duchess of Cambridge was simply a spectator, enjoying the religious festivities for Harry and Meghan's son Archie. The royal family and a handful of other guests gathered at the queen's private chapel in Windsor Castle to christen the two-month-old baby boy.
Though the whole ceremony was held in private, photos were finally released. While Meghan wore a white Dior dress, Kate was appeared in Archie's officially christening photos wearing a perfect pink Stella McCartney dress, which she paired with a red headband and red shoes. The dress was very different from the Alexander McQueen ensembles (opens in new tab) Kate wore to her own children's christenings. For those ceremonies, Kate always wore off-white dresses, perhaps as a way to match her children's gowns (opens in new tab). Today though, the Duchess went for a bright pop of color, which fit right in with those summertime vibes.
Kate's McQueen outfits at her children's christening ceremonies:
From left to right: Princess Charlotte in 2015, Prince George in 2013, and Prince Louis in 2018.'
Kate's outfit at Archie's christening:
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Marina Liao is the former fashion news editor at MarieClaire.com, where she covered celebrity style (from Meghan Markle to Katie Holmes), fashion trends, and shopping advice, plus conducted original interviews with industry insiders. She's also had many opportunities to write content in other areas such as beauty, food, tech, and even home. Her previous fashion stints include POPSUGAR and Cosmopolitan.
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