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Princess Kate sends quiet message of ‘unity and strength’ with heart-print belted dress

Princess Kate sends quiet message of ‘unity and strength’ with heart-print belted dress

The Princess of Wales looked radiant in a red and white midi dress following her last-minute decision to join her father-in-law, King Charles, at a reception at St James’s Palace on Tuesday evening. Just hours after Kensington Palace had announced her plans to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Cancer Research UK, Kate stepped into the Throne Room of the palace in a Rodarte dress that seemed to send a poignant message. Showing her love and support for others who had been diagnosed with cancer, she wore a silk twill dress covered in dainty white hearts and featuring a belted waist and a contrasting collar. Cherry-hued heels and a matching Miu Miu clutch completed her outfit, while even the ruby necklace and matching drop earrings tied in with the colour scheme. WATCH: King Charles chats with Davina McCall at Cancer Research UK reception Intentional dressing With 15 years of experience honing her sartorial skills as part of the royal family, Kate ensures every outfit is carefully chosen for each occasion. When she travels, for example, she …

Kate Middleton’s supermodel moment in heatwave-ready white shorts

Kate Middleton’s supermodel moment in heatwave-ready white shorts

There is nothing quite like a hot bank holiday weekend. The UK is experiencing a heatwave right now, but, as much as it’s wonderful to experience, dressing for blistering heat can be quite the task. However, the Princess of Wales’ summer wardrobe always gives us endless inspiration, and these photographs of her donning white shorts in 2022 have made us want to invest in a similar pair, ASAP. © Getty ImagesKate wore these Holland Cooper white shorts in 2022 © Getty Images The royal’s look was the epitome of nautical chic The royal headed to Plymouth with the 1851 Trust, where she joined Sir Ben Ainslie and the British crew at a SailGP event. Nailing nautical chic with major aplomb, the wife of Prince William sported a pair of ‘Oyster’ shorts with gold buttons, made from linen, from royally-loved brand, Holland Cooper. © Getty Images the princess teamed the shorts with a blue and white Breton striped jumpe Looking like a supermodel, Kate’s elegant, tailored shorts were the classy take on baring one’s legs. Many …

Queen Mary’s ‘refined nod’ to SS26’s hottest trend – with Victoria Beckham outfit

Queen Mary’s ‘refined nod’ to SS26’s hottest trend – with Victoria Beckham outfit

Queen Mary of Denmark epitomised elegance on 19 May for a presentation of grants from The Queen Mary Scholarship. King Frederik‘s wife, 54, was seen wearing a powder blue and cream look that perfectly flattered her skin tone and hair colour.  The star of the sartorial show was Mary’s blouse, the ‘Twisted Silk Crepe De Chine Top in Sky Blue’ style by Victoria Beckham, as identified by Royal Fashion Police on Instagram. It featured billowing sleeves and a keyhole detail that elevated it from simple workwear to something sophisticated and worthy of a royal outing. Accessorising a Victoria Beckham piece It was paired with a cream A-line skirt by Day Birger et Mikkelsen, which skimmed the knee and was cinched with Mulberry’s skinny ‘Pimlico’ belt to further accentuate the fit and flare silhouette.  For her shoes, the Queen chose the ‘Ellipsis 105’ pumps from Gianvito Rossi, which came in a neutral snake print, and rounded off the look with blue jewellery – the Pomellato ‘Veleno Earrings in Chalcedony’ and the ‘Luna’ ring, as well as …

Meghan Markle’s pencil dress is a dupe of Princess Diana’s best 90s look

Meghan Markle’s pencil dress is a dupe of Princess Diana’s best 90s look

The Duchess of Sussex wore a quintessentially royal look on 17 May when she stepped out in Geneva for a meeting with the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and Brazil’s Health Minister, Alexandre Padilha, during a trip focused on advocacy for safer online spaces. Meghan Markle, 44, opted for a breezy spring look featuring a ‘Cotton Silk Double-Face Sheath Dress in Lilac’ by Akris, as identified by Royal British Fashion on Instagram. It came in a pencil-cut silhouette and was sleeveless. The scoop neck dress looked like a 2026 spin on Princess Diana‘s beautiful lilac dress from 1996. Royal style muse Prince Harry’s mother was seen visiting the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute during her visit to Sydney, Australia, wearing a near-identical look with the same cut and length as Meghan’s.  © Getty ImagesDiana wore a doppelganger dress while visiting the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in 1996 In a photo posted on Instagram ahead of the Geneva trip, Prince Harry‘s wife was seen trying on a bespoke cashmere coat …

Princess Charlene glitters in £3k cascading crystal gown

Princess Charlene glitters in £3k cascading crystal gown

Princess Charlene of Monaco pulled out all the stops as she joined her husband, Prince Albert, at the 2026 Monaco E-Prix gala dinner. Looking every inch the elegant princess, the 48-year-old former Olympic swimmer commanded attention in a sequin-embellished maxi dress from royally-loved designer, Jenny Packham, as identified by Royal Fashion Police. Priced at £3.2k, the ‘Wonderlust’ gown featured a silver bodice with a boat neckline and cropped, floaty sleeves finished with thousands of delicate crystals, while the deep blue tailored skirt fell to the floor. Keeping all eyes on the statement dress, Charlene chose minimal accessories, including a bangle and her £250k pear-cut diamond engagement ring from Albert. Styling her blonde bob into a chic updo, she kept the front section loose in glam Hollywood waves that framed her face. She had chosen a more muted look for the daytime, stepping out in a bridal white suit layered over a silk champagne-coloured blouse and finished with milky white heels. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Princess Charlene’s fashion evolution Royal-approved designer Jenny Packham is one of the …

Queen Camilla’s secret fashion tribute to late Queen Elizabeth unmasked

Queen Camilla’s secret fashion tribute to late Queen Elizabeth unmasked

Queen Camilla always looks acutely stylish, and for the past few weeks, we’ve noticed that a permanent fixture of her looks has been the constant presence of Launer London handbags. This is particularly significant as this brand is synonymous with her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch was famously forever loyal to her favourite handbag brand, Launer London. The upmarket company has been supplying the royal family with leather goods since 1968 and even holds a royal warrant. © Getty ImagesQueen Camilla at the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 12, 2026 On Tuesday, mother-of-two Camilla attended the third royal garden party of the season, alongside her husband, King Charles. © Getty ImagesCamilla carried a clutch bag by Launder London Her Majesty recycled an Anna Valentine dress that she first wore in 2025 for the Thanksgiving Service for VE Day and during the royal state visit to the US last month. She carried Launer London’s ‘Bella’ clutch in black. © Getty ImagesCamilla looked blue-ti-ful in a Fiona Clare coat Recommended videoYou may also …

Duchess Sophie channels Princess Diana’s most iconic ’80s look as she coos over baby

Duchess Sophie channels Princess Diana’s most iconic ’80s look as she coos over baby

Duchess Sophie braved the surprisingly chilly weather on Friday as she made her way to the Royal Windsor Horse Show 2026. Looking the picture of elegance, the royal donned a ‘Sloane Ranger’ coded outfit, consisting of a pair of barrel jeans, a structured tweed blazer, and she added a feminine edge with a floral blouse, which had a pie-crust neckline. The pie-crust neckline has long been associated with the royal family, thanks to the late Princess Diana. © PA Images via Getty ImagesThe Duchess of Edinburgh looked so chic in her latest look King Charles’ former wife wore the pie-crust blouse often in the 1980s. The mother of Prince William and Prince Harry was often seen sporting the style with a skirt suit, midi skirt, or pinstripe trousers. © PA Images via Getty ImagesDuchess Sophie wore a pie-crust blouse Diana often sported the pretty frilled collar, most memorably while styled with an outfit by Caroline Charles in 1983, and she also teamed the ruffle-neck style with a Jasper Conran look in 1981. Princess Diana made the pie-crust neckline …

Princess Kate melts hearts in Italy as children cling to her during emotional school visit

Princess Kate melts hearts in Italy as children cling to her during emotional school visit

The Princess of Wales was mobbed by young children on a visit to an Italian preschool after spending the morning with them exploring nature in the grounds.  Kate, who had again introduced herself as “Caterina”, was hugged and held onto by the children after posing for a group photograph with pupils and staff at the Salvador Allende pre-school on the outskirts of Reggio Emilia.  Wearing a blazer by Italian brand Blaize Milano and a fabric bracelet by Atelier Malayan, a small label based in Milan, the Princess practised her Italian with children aged three to six and joined them for activities including handling newts from the pond, rolling “tree roots” from clay and marvelling at the school’s peaceful outdoor setting.  © Getty ImagesThe Princess of Wales visited an Italian preschool on Thursday Although the visit had not been announced in advance, several hundred people had gathered in the street opposite the school and began the chant of “Kate, Kate, Kate!” and “Kate, we love you!” as she arrived. She was welcomed to the pre-school’s outdoor …

Princess Kate melts hearts in Italy as children cling to her during emotional school visit

Kate Middleton exudes quiet luxury in belted midi dress – and £195 Chanel-style shoes

The Princess of Wales was a picture of quiet elegance on Thursday as she stepped out at The Salvador Allende pre-school during her two-day royal trip to Italy. Perfectly dressed for the Italian spring, Kate, 44, was seen wearing an off-white pleated midi dress with a crew neckline and a more fitted bodice to create a classic A-line silhouette. To add structure and for added warmth (the current temperature in Reggio Emilia is 16 degrees Celsius), the wife of Prince William added a stone-hued pinstripe blazer by Blazé Milano. © Alamy Stock PhotoThe Princess of Wales added a belt to her pleated midi dress The true star of the show was her shoes. Though she chose a short block heel for practicality’s sake, she exuded chic with her choice in Chanel-style capped-toe shoes with a buckle-adorned slingback strap. They were the £195 ‘Alicia’ flats by Camilla Elphick, which she wore previously to the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club at Flemish Farm in 2022. © Alamy Stock PhotoThe royal wore a …

Queen Camilla just wore a high street dress for the second time in 2026

Queen Camilla just wore a high street dress for the second time in 2026

On Tuesday, Queen Camilla attended a reception at Clarence House to celebrate Medical Detection Dogs. Looking as resplendent as ever, the chic royal shunned bespoke creations from her beloved designers, Anna Valentine and Fiona Clare, and instead wore a stunning dress from luxury high street store, Boden. Following in the footsteps of her royal relative, the Princess of Wales, who has a plethora of items from the UK-based brand, Camilla donned the ‘Smocked Jersey Shirt Dress’ in a delightful raspberry red.  © POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesQueen Camilla looked fabulous in her Boden gown The button-down design featured a statement, decorative blossom print, and she expertly styled the ensemble with nude heels. The dress has since flown off the virtual shelves, with only sizes six and eight left available to purchase.  Camilla’s dress is selling out fast Camilla’s high street fits This is the second time the royal has worn a high street dress this year. Channelling ‘My Fair Lady’ monochrome, the mother-of-two held a reception for the final of the BBC’s creative writing competition, 500 Words, at Windsor Castle, …