Princess Kate
Homage to Princess Diana’s polka-dot dress
Princess Kate (left) on Garter Day, Princess Diana at Royal Ascot.
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Princess Kate commemorated Princess Diana with her Garter Day dress and honored her with jewelry.
On Garter Day (June 19), King Charles III. (74) attended the “Order Of The Garter” service at Windsor Castle for the first time as a monarch. The traditional service for members of the Order of the Garter always takes place on a Monday in June in St. George’s Chapel. In addition to Charles, his family was also present, including son Prince William (40) and daughter-in-law Princess Kate (41). The latter reminded with her dress of William’s late mother Princess Diana (1961-1997).
Only the accessory is different
She combined a black fascinator with a white feather for a polka-dot dress in black and white. The midi dress, which the British Daily Mail says is by Alessandra Rich, was reminiscent of a Victor Gemstone gown her late mother-in-law wore at Royal Ascot in 1988. At that time, Diana combined a sweeping hat with her dotted dress, which, like Kate’s dress, was gathered at the waist. Like Diana, Kate also chose white heels with black lace for the look. Her white pearl earrings also belonged to William’s late mother.
Kate had recalled Diana’s iconic polka dot dress before – and even for the same occasion the late princess chose it for. Kate appeared at Ascot Races in June 2022 in a white polka dot dress with brown dots and long sleeves by Alessandra Rich. She also wore a brown fascinator with white flowers and a pair of fine pearl earrings.