Since officially announcing the end of her cancer treatment last September, the Princess of Wales has been making gradual public commitments. This Tuesday, December 3, however, represents an important step in the process of reunification on the institutional agenda as the Emir of Qatar’s 48-hour state visit to the UK begins. The look she chose for this comeback highlights not only her improvement, but her desire to once again take on more responsibilities as the future king’s lady.
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© Getty ImagesKate Middleton’s comeback: Opt for burgundy and the headdress
It surprised many that the presence of Prince William’s wife was confirmed at this event of the highest institutional relevance as she had not attended such a meeting for a year. The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has landed in London to begin a state visit that will last just 48 hours and where he will be accompanied by his wife Sheikha Jawah bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani. Although Charles II will be the host at Buckingham Palace, as is tradition, the Princess of Wales hosted the reception on his behalf at Kensington Palace.
© Getty ImagesThe last time he posed for the cameras, albeit only for a few moments and from the balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, was at the emotional Remembrance Day parade on November 10. Following tradition, she wore a black military-inspired coat that she wore with Queen Elizabeth II along with dangling Bahraini pearl earrings as well as a souvenir red poppy brooch.
The style she re-emerged with this Tuesday is also quieter, but it presents some touches of trend and a proper nod to her mother-in-law, Diana of Wales, and the late Queen Elizabeth II.
© Getty ImagesThe key piece is a double-breasted, double-breasted, double-breasted coat with shoulders and deep lapels, inspired by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Bordeaux Which is a trend this Autumn/Winter 2025 season and furthermore, one of two colors is present Flag of Qatar.
Although Kate has a couple of similar designs in her closet, it seems to be a recent acquisition. She complemented it with an attractive headdress with a large bow on her head by Sahar Millinery; Some high-top boots in marlotte leather by Gianvito Rossi and leather gloves that he only wore during the carriage parade.
© Getty ImagesAnother notable accessory is a Chanel shoulder bagin tune with the rest of the set. A piece of padded burgundy calf leather with an enameled top handle sealed with brass hardware. For added comfort, you can add a long leather strap with the French brand’s signature gold links, but Kate prefers to carry it on her hand due to protocol. It debuted in 2017 and has been worn ever since. Six times in total.
© Getty ImagesElizabeth II’s Japanese pearl necklace
The choker we see on Kate is one of Elizabeth II’s most memorable pieces of jewelry: Japanese pearl necklace There were four turns, topped by a diamond brooch Garrard is the caretaker of the house From some pearls by the King which were given to him by the Japanese government during an official visit.
The princess wore it to the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in April 2021 as a gesture of affection for her husband’s grandmother, who was recently widowed. Later, he would repeat the wink at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
© Getty ImagesHowever, we do know that Kate has had this necklace in her drawer since at least 2017, when she chose it to finish off her look at William’s grandparents’ 70th wedding anniversary celebration. Most recently, she wore it in Scotland in July 2023 for the coronation of Charles III. And she’s not the only Princess of Wales to succumb to the design: Diana did it in 1982The year that, curiously, both his and Kate Middleton’s first children were born.
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© Getty ImagesThe icing on the cake will be precisely another very heartfelt detail to the late sovereign of the United Kingdom, as she finished the outfit with some clothes. Diamond and pearl earrings which were part of her jewelery box and which, according to the British press, were a wedding present.
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Thankfully, it won’t be long before we see Kate Middleton again at a special event. This coming December 6, she will offer her annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey, the first festival she will preside over after completing her preventive cancer chemotherapy.
© Getty ImagesIn 2022, as host of the event broadcast on Christmas Eve, Kate followed a dress code letter that was replicated by the rest of the royals and guests: Burgundy coat. Both he and His daughter Charlotte, his sister PippaAnd even Zara Tindall wore similar models that came to mind this Tuesday. It was signed by Princess Eponine London.
In 2023, he chose a primitive white style, breaking the habit of wearing a coat of a more or less vivid shade of red, but perhaps, on December 6, he will want to return to it.
