Kate Middleton continued to embrace a subdued aesthetic in her latest Catherine Walker look for the Armistice Day Service of Remembrance at the Armed Forces Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum on Tuesday in Alrewas, Staffordshire.
For the significant occasion marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Princess of Wales wore a coatdress by Catherine Walker. The long-sleeve dress included sartorial references to military dress, with a sharp collar and embroidery on the bodice, finished with delicate black tassels.
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Middleton continued the color motif of her attire throughout the look, wearing black suede Gianvito Rossi boots and wool gloves by London-based brand Cornelia James. To complete her attire, Middleton wore a black felt hat with a wide brim and bow by London-based designer Jane Taylor.
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The Princess of Wales did add a small bit of color to her wardrobe, choosing her ruby earrings with diamond circles. Though rarely worn by a member of the British royal family, Middleton accessorized her V.E. Day attire with the earrings back in May.
Known for rewearing pieces from her royal wardrobe, the Princess of Wales’ Catherine Walker coatdress was previously worn by Middleton for the National Service of Remembrance in 2023. A favorite designer of Middleton’s late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, Catherine Walker is a designer the Princess of Wales wore on another recent sobering occasion.
For Sunday’s National Service of Remembrance, Middleton turned to Catherine Walker’s designs once again, wearing the Evie coat, featuring a high collar and three diagonal pintucks across the front. She also paid homage to Princess Diana, wearing her famous pearl drop earrings.
Middleton’s attire for Tuesday’s Armistice Day Service of Remembrance merged two consistent elements of the British royal’s style — rewears and references to royal family members. Over the course of more than a decade, Middleton’s used her fashion prowess to send subtle messages through her sartorial choices, whether it be an homage to Princess Diana or Queen Elizabeth II, or rewearing a piece from her wardrobe to signify conscious style choices.