Kate Middleton Shines in a Stunning Purple Coat Dress for VE Day
Distinguished Appearance on V-Day in Burgundy Red - Participant will don burgundy attire on V.E. Day.
Kate Middleton (43), the Duchess of Cambridge, once again stole the show on VE Day in London. At today's festivities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the wife of Prince William (42), donned a purple Emilia Wickstead coat dress that caught everyone's attention.
The dress, a vibrant combination of berry hues, sported a belted waist and pleated skirt, standing out among the crowd. She accessorized it with a matching pillbox hat and some subtle, sparkling rubies. According to the "Daily Mail", the rubies likely symbolized luxury and elegance, while also paying tribute to the occasion with a nod to the royal family's tradition of wearing precious stones for special events.
Sitting Pretty with a Centenarian Hero
Kate Middleton attended the parade outside Buckingham Palace alongside husband Prince William and their three children. On the viewing tribune, she sat between a 101-year-old veteran and her daughter, Princess Charlotte (10). Prince George (10), Prince Louis (7), and Prince William, dressed in a uniform of the British air force, RAF, were stationed nearby.
Charlotte was a vision in a short dark blue coat and a pair of Mary Janes. Her hair was styled in braids at the temples. Mother and daughter were captured smiling happily in numerous photos taken during the event. Some images also revealed Kate engaged in a friendly conversation with her 101-year-old neighbor.
What's Next for VE Day Celebrations
Following the parade outside Buckingham Palace, a flypast by the Red Arrows is scheduled for 13:45 London time. The Royals, including Kate and William with their kids, as well as King Charles III (76) and Queen Camilla (77), will then make an appearance on the palace balcony. Queen Camilla, too, turned heads in a sapphire blue coat dress by Fiona Clare, paying tribute to her late father, Major Bruce Shand, with a brooch.
VE Day, also known as Victory in Europe Day, commemorates May 8, 1945. In the UK, celebrations are set to last for four days in total.
While the specific details of the 18K gold brooches Kate Middleton may have planned to incorporate into her tribute were not confirmed, it was rumored that they were meant to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II, who wore similar brooches during the 75th anniversary of VE Day in 2020. This would have added a historical and familial element to her outfit. The choice of burgundy could be seen as a symbol of respect and dignity, as purple is often associated with royalty and solemn occasions. By wearing this dress, Kate Middleton aimed to honor the occasion while maintaining a regal and dignified appearance.
- Princess Kate, adorned in a striking purple Emilia Wickstead coat dress, was once again the center of attention at VE Day celebrations in London.
- The duchess sat between a 101-year-old veteran and her daughter, Princess Charlotte, both sporting braided hairstyles at the event.
- Reportedly, Kate Middleton had planned to incorporate 18K gold brooches into her outfit as a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, but the specific details were not confirmed.
- Amidst the festivities, Princess Charlotte was a vision in a short dark blue coat, making her resemble a miniature version of her mother, the Princess of Wales.
