Kate's Alexander Mcqueen For Harry's Wedding

For the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, Princess Kate wore a primrose yellow Alexander McQueen coat dress with a Philip Treacy hat and Jimmy Choo shoes. The outfit sparked some controversy, as in some photos, the dress appeared to be white, a colour typically avoided by wedding guests so as not to upstage the bride. However, this was due to the bright sunlight reflecting off the pale yellow fabric.

Kate's Alexander McQueen coat dress

Kate Middleton's coat dress at Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018 was designed by Alexander McQueen. The garment was a primrose yellow wool silk tailored coat, paired with a hat designed by Philip Treacy and shoes by Jimmy Choo.

The Alexander McQueen brand is Kate Middleton's go-to fashion house. The Princess of Wales frequently opts for their clothing and accessories, often rewearing outfits from the British label. Kate's wedding dress was also designed by Alexander McQueen's current creative director, Sarah Burton.

The primrose yellow coat dress caused some debate online, with some arguing that the colour was too close to white for a wedding guest. However, others pointed out that the bright sunlight may have affected the colour in photographs, and later images released from inside Windsor Castle showed a more obvious colour difference.

Kate has also worn two other variations of the coat dress: one in white, which she wore to the christening of Princess Charlotte in 2015, and another in pale blue, which she wore to the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force in July 2018.

Philip Treacy hat

For the wedding of her brother-in-law Prince Harry to Meghan Markle in 2018, Kate, the Princess of Wales, wore a primrose yellow Alexander McQueen coat dress. She paired the outfit with beige heels and a hat by Philip Treacy featuring yellow flowers underneath the side-tilted brim.

The Philip Treacy hat was a sculpted floral design. Philip Treacy is a well-known hat designer, described by Vogue magazine as "perhaps the greatest living milliner." His hats have appeared at royal weddings and other well-known events, and he has styled many world-famous celebrities, including Lady Gaga and Madonna. Treacy's designs are expertly crafted and adorned with flowers and feathers for a head-turning flair. He has won the British Accessory Design of the Year award five times.

Princess Kate's choice of a Philip Treacy hat for the royal wedding was in line with his reputation as a go-to designer for special occasions. In addition to hats, Treacy also creates unique handbags and headpieces, including clutches, headdresses, and sidebrims. His designs often feature beautiful flowers and feathers, adding to the elegance and uniqueness of his creations.

The Princess of Wales, then known as Kate Middleton, is known for her elegant and sophisticated fashion choices, and her wedding guest outfit at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was no exception. The primrose yellow coat dress by Alexander McQueen, paired with the Philip Treacy hat, created a stylish and sophisticated look. The hat, in particular, added a touch of glamour and royalty to her ensemble.

Jimmy Choo shoes

For the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, Kate Middleton wore a pair of shoes by Jimmy Choo. The Duchess of Cambridge paired the shoes with a primrose yellow Alexander McQueen coat dress and a sculpted floral hat by Philip Treacy.

The Jimmy Choo shoes were colour-matched to Kate's bespoke formal look by Catherine Walker. This has become a hallmark of her style, with Kate often choosing to colour-coordinate her shoes with her outfits.

The Jimmy Choo Romy heel, in particular, has become a staple in Kate's wardrobe. The versatile point-toe pump comes in three heel heights—60mm, 85mm and 100mm—and a range of colour options, making it a perfect choice for the demands of a modern-day Duchess.

Kate has also made good use of Jimmy Choo's made-to-order service, which allows for an even wider array of options, including the opportunity to add an extra 10mm to the maximum heel height.

Kate first met designer Jimmy Choo during a tea party in Malaysia in 2012. Since then, she has worn the brand's shoes on numerous occasions, ranging from sparkly to matte styles.

Princess Charlotte's christening

The official photographs were taken by celebrity photographer Mario Testino, who had previously captured the late Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as princes William and Harry with their father. The pictures were taken immediately after the christening at a church on the Sandringham estate and in the drawing room of the Queen's private Norfolk residence.

The images show Princess Charlotte with her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and her brother, Prince George. There is also a group photo of Charlotte's immediate family, including her maternal grandparents, Michael and Carole Middleton, her aunt Pippa Middleton, and her paternal grandparents, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, as well as the Queen and Prince Philip.

For the occasion, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, wore a cream-coloured coat dress by Alexander McQueen, the designer of her wedding gown. She paired the ensemble with a white fascinator featuring floral details. Princess Charlotte wore a replica of the gown worn by Queen Victoria's children, designed by the Queen's personal dresser, Angela Kelly.

The colour debate

When it comes to weddings, there is one colour that is considered off-limits for guests: white. This is, of course, to avoid upstaging the bride. So, when Kate stepped out in what appeared to be a cream-coloured outfit to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018, it caused quite a stir.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a bespoke Alexander McQueen coat dress, which she had previously worn to Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015. While the dress was described as "off-white" at Charlotte's christening, it was listed as primrose yellow wool silk on the official royal wedding press release.

The colour of Kate's outfit caused a debate online, with some people insisting that the outfit was too close to white and therefore inappropriate for a wedding guest. However, others argued that the dress appeared white due to overexposure in the bright sunlight, and that it was actually yellow.

Indeed, when looking at photos taken indoors or under more muted light, the dress appears to be a light yellow colour. This was confirmed by Buckingham Palace, who stated that the Duchess of Cambridge's outfit was, in fact, primrose yellow.

This was not the first time Kate had worn this particular style of coat dress. As well as wearing it to Princess Charlotte's christening, she also wore a pale blue version to the 100th-anniversary celebrations for the Royal Air Force in July 2018.

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