Kate Middleton resumed royal responsibilities graciously during this year’s Trooping the Colour, her 13th appearance at the monarch’s official birthday parade in a row since she married into the royal family in 2011. True to form, the Princess of Wales looked simply elegant, and royal fans, along with Princess Charlotte, were enthralled by her lovely coordinated outfits.
Matching Moments with Princess Charlotte
Most touching moment of the occasion was the mother-daughter duo twinning in blue. Princess Kate went for a dramatic turquoise and white Catherine Walker coat dress, paired with a matching hat by Juliette Botterill Milliner. Her daughter Princess Charlotte wore a similarly colored high-neck, long-sleeved dress, wrote The Mirror. The two exchanged affectionate moments, smiling and waving from their carriage, flanked by Prince George and Prince Louis, while Prince William rode horseback as part of the ceremonial parade.
A Quiet Tribute to Princess Diana
Onlookers pointed out that Kate’s dress bore a close resemblance to a white and turquoise dress worn by Princess Diana on a 1992 trip to New Delhi. InStyle reports that the fashion choice may have had greater significance, particularly in light of the devastating June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad. The similarity to Diana’s dress could be both a nod to memory for the deceased princess and a subtle expression of solidarity with India.
Kate Honors Queen Elizabeth II with a Jewelry Tip
Adding another symbolic layer, Kate seemed to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II through jewelry. She accessorized with a pair of past drop pearl earrings that belonged to Her Majesty, providing a discreet yet poignant nod in one of the royal family’s most important yearly celebrations.
