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The Princess in Suzannah London for Ship-Naming Ceremony – What Kate Wore
The Princess wore Suzannah London and Philip Treacy for today's HMS Glasgow naming ceremony in Scotland. The royals were welcomed with flowers. Another angle shows the darling youngsters chosen to give the Princess her posy. Today's ceremony was at the BAE Systems' shipyard in Glasgow, on the banks of the River Clyde. Naval officers greeted the couple. As you can see, the weather was more-than-cooperative today with abundant sunshine; temps were reported to be in the mid-60s. In June 2021, the Princess was appointed as the Sponsor of Glasgow, a state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate, designed to provide protection to the UK's nuclear deterrent and aircraft carriers, per a news release. Upon seeing the vessel today, the Princess said, It's so great to see her, she's fantastic. Prince William announced the Princess's sponsorship of the Glasgow when he visited the ship in June 2021, while it was under construction at the BAE Systems' shipyard. During his visit, he announced, Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of my wife Catherine as Sponsor of the superb ship we see taking shape outside – HMS Glasgow. I know that Catherine will be delighted to join you here in Glasgow for the naming ceremony in due course. The Princess met with sailors from Glasgow's crew at Windsor Castle in September 2022. This image shows Glasgow shortly after it was successfully floated on the Clyde in 2022. The Times notes, HMS Glasgow features advanced systems such as the Sea Ceptor anti-missile system and a five-inch naval gun. It can carry both Wildcat and Merlin helicopters. The construction of the eight frigates has sustained 4,000 jobs in Scotland and the wider British supply chain. Returning to today's activities, a Pipe Major in No.1 Full Highland Dress led guests to the ceremony. More from this Sky News piece. The ceremony began with a royal salute from the ship's company for William and Kate, also known by their Scottish titles the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Sir Martin Connell thanked the royal couple for their support and all those involved in the Type 26 endeavour. The Princess with officials. Then it was time for the naming of the ship. The Princess spoke the time-honored words, I have the pleasure to name this ship HMS Glasgow, may God bless her and all who sail on her. She then pushed a red 'launch' button to activate the release of a bottle of single malt whisky. Kate Mansey of The Times shared a video. NEW: The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, has officially named HMS Glasgow by launching a bottle of whisky against the hull pic.twitter.com/euif954SpR — Kate Mansey (@KateMansey) May 22, 2025 It wasn't just any old whisky used in today's ceremony; it was made at nearby Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow. We learn more from this Rebecca English piece in The Daily Mail. The ceremonial act is said to bring good luck and fortune to the vessel and its crew. The distillery opened its doors in 2017, the same year that the HMS Glasgow build began, marking what is considered the start of two modern icons of Glasgow's maritime heritage. Each bottle of the whisky sold will include a donation to HMS Glasgow's chosen charity, Place2Be, of which the Princess is patron, and which supports children's mental health in the city. Prince William as he watched the festivities. This Times piece by Kate Mansey has more on his thoughts. The Prince of Wales said that the new warship was a “hell of a piece of kit — screams UK power”. He described Glasgow as “impressive”, adding: “It’s massive, I can see that’s where the future is going.” The couple met crew members. And some of the crew's family members. More from The Times story. Meeting a BAE employee, the princess said: “It’s a really proud moment for the UK, but particularly Glasgow, because there’s such international interest.” However, Kate admitted that she was still getting to grips with the shorthand used by sailors. “I’m still learning all my naval lingo,” she told one woman. “There are a lot of abbreviations that I don’t fully understand. I’ve got a lot to learn.” The Princess with another youngster. The couple also spent time speaking with BAE Systems employees who worked on the ship. The Prince and Princess then visited the BAE Systems' Shipbuilding Academy located near the naming ceremony site. They spoke with apprentices and graduates about the training they received. The couple also participated in some training and skill exercises themselves, including a pipe-building exercise. We learn more from this Hello piece. Aided by second year pipe apprentices Natalie Black and Rory Hamilton, the couple got to work building their pipes while chatting. As the Princess swiftly began screwing her pipes together, Ms Black told her: You look like you’ve done this before, prompting Kate to tell her it was her experience playing with the children's toys. Prince William, who spent more time chatting than building, later claimed he had not realised it was a race. Deborah Lynch, an early careers and skills practitioner at BAE, declared the Princess the winner, only for her pipe construction to collapse, prompting much laughter. Rhiannon Mills of Sky News shared a video. William and Kate take on a challenge with #HMSGlasgow apprentices…the result announcement is brilliant 🤣 pic.twitter.com/Czbh3nkVAf — Rhiannon Mills (@SkyRhiannon) May 22, 2025 The Princess enjoyed quite a laugh after the exercise. More from The Independent's coverage. Apprentice Natalie Black guided Kate through the test and said afterwards: “We had a little discussion about what her kids get up to and I complimented her on how well she was doing up the bolts and she said it was just like playing with the kids’ toys.” Kate was given another task – to complete a traditional ship’s clinometer, which measures the lean angle of a vessel – and tightened a wing nut on the simple tool which will go on display on HMS Glasgow’s bridge. Below, the Princess is seen working on the clinometer. And the finished product, which carries a plaque stating, Made in part by HRH The Princess of Wales on the occasion of naming HMS Glasgow. More on the Princess's reaction to the ship comes via this Independent story. Talking to the ship’s company and their families, she said: “It’s so exciting to see it all come together, all the technology is so impressive,” she said. “What’s really interesting as well is seeing the international interest.” One more photo from today's event. Here is a brief video released by Kensington Palace after the engagement. To HMS Glasgow, go well, fair winds and following seas ⚓️ pic.twitter.com/cyHibssRKs — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 22, 2025 Of course, this is not the first ship-naming ceremony the Princess has taken part in. Her first was in November 2010 at the Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station in Anglesey, Wales. Prince William and Kate Middleton were part of a naming ceremony and dedication of the RNLI lifeboat, the Hereford Endeavour. The soon-to-be-Duchess wore a Katherine Hooker coat, the designer's 'contrast coat' style. It was first noted five years earlier at the Cheltenham Gold Cup (below left). The garment was re-engineered for the Anglesey engagement. In June 2013, the Duchess of Cambridge officially named the Princess Cruises Royal Princess in Southampton. She wore the Dalmatian Print Mac by Hobbs and a hat by Sylvia Fletcher for Lock and Company on that occasion. We saw the Duchess at another naming ceremony in September 2019, this one for the RRS Sir David Attenborough, a polar research vessel. When the time came, the Duchess pushed an oversized button on the podium, releasing a bottle of champagne that smashed into the hull to memorialize the christening. She wore her Alexander McQueen utility coat for the event. Now, for our look at what Kate wore for this afternoon's ceremony, a look with a nautical feel done in the colors of the Scottish flag. She chose a tailored piece by Suzannah London, the brand's Simple Coat Dress in Navy ($2495). It is made of lightweight 100% Italian Wool Crepe and lined in 100% silk. It is described this way: 'Clean, elongated lines create this timeless, beautifully made classic, which was inspired by vintage couture fashion. Soft navy Italian wool crepe is trimmed with bright ivory wool crepe to highlight the sophisticated, clean lines... This garment can be worn alone as a coat-dress. Style with heels for the boardroom or elevate with elegant Jackie O-inspired millinery for special events. Thank you to UFO No More for such a quick ID on this garment. The Princess is fond of the Suzannah brand, wearing several designs by the label over the years. Here is a quick sampling of several styles (moving from l to r): on the far left, the Flippy Wiggle Dress in emerald green worn in May 2023; the white Flippy Wiggle Dress worn on multiple occasions, the green Valerie Polka Squares dress seen in March 2020 at engagements in Galway, and the Cotton Shirt Dress in a pattern called 'Blue Polka,' worn for a July 2020 meeting at Sandringham. Not seen in this montage, the Budding Hearts Tea Dress by Suzannah that was worn in some of Prince George's first birthday photos. The Princess repeated another Philip Treacy hat today, the Saturn Dome Hat in Navy & White. The dramatic hat showcases contrasting navy and white sinamay overlayed on a domed silhouette. The chapeau was first noted at Trooping the Colour during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. It is style Number OC 915. We saw the return of the Princess's Gianvito 105 Pumps in Bisque suede ($597, on sale, limited sizes). She carried her Natasha Clutch ($525) in navy suede by Emmy London. The most intriguing item worn by the Princess today has to be her new brooch. It was designed by local jeweler Simon Porter of James Porter and Son, a fifth-generation family-run firm. You can see the Naval crown at the top, and thistles, Scotland's national flower. You can also see the word Glasgow near the top of the piece, and a figure depicted in the center. My guess is that it is St. Kentigern (also known as St. Mungo), patron saint of Glasgow. We learn more about the brooch from Danielle Stacey's Hello story. Simon Porter said they had been asked to design a brooch based on HMS Glasgow's crest. It was an absolute honour to see her wearing it, he said. Against a plain navy background it really stood out. The brooch was funded by two London livery companies, the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers and the Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors. Today's other jewelry: the cabochon sapphire and diamond earrings that initially belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. VIDEOS: The Royal Family Channel offers coverage of today's naming ceremony. Here is a quick TikTok video by Suzannah London about the coatdress. @suzannahlondon Chic, polished, and utterly refined, our Simple Coat Dress radiates elegance with its vintage couture inspirations: soft navy Italian wool crepe and ivory silk crepe clean lines. Watch our founder introduce you to one of our most timeless additions to our AW24 collection. #suzannah #suzannahlondon original sound - Suzannah London
The Princess in Alexander McQueen for V&A Storehouse Engagement – What Kate Wore
The Princess chose a navy and white ensemble for today's visit to the new V&A East Storehouse. The Storehouse just opened to the public two weeks ago. The Princess has been the V&A's patron since 2018. Today, she enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum's newest facility. Simon Perry has more in his People article. The Princess of Wales, 43, stepped out in East London on June 10 to visit the new V&A East Storehouse, a branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum that offers unprecedented public access to more than 500,000 objects spanning fashion, film, visual art, design and performance. During Tuesday's engagement, Kate toured the East Storehouse behind the scenes, observing how pieces in the museum’s vast archive are collected, conserved and displayed. Wherever possible, glass barriers have been removed to allow visitors to get closer than ever to the historic works. We learn more about the facility from this AP piece. The 16,000-square-meter (170,000-square-foot) building, bigger than 30 basketball courts, holds more than 250,000 objects, 350,000 books and 1,000 archives. Wandering its huge, three-story collections hall feels like a trip to IKEA, but with treasures at every turn. The V&A is Britain’s national museum of design, performance and applied arts, and the storehouse holds aisle after aisle of open shelves lined with everything from ancient Egyptian shoes to Roman pottery, ancient Indian sculptures, Japanese armor, Modernist furniture, a Piaggio scooter and a brightly painted garbage can from the Glastonbury Festival. Here you see the Princess with the V&A's director, Tristam Hunt. And in this image, the Princess is shown the largest Picasso canvas in the world. The Daily Mail reports, The gigantic canvas measuring 30m by 40m has spent most of the last 80 years rolled up in storage. The canvas was created as a backdrop for the Ballets Russes' 1924 season. The Telegraph explains, The picture, which the Princess stood in front of, is a copy of the original 1922 painting Two Women Running on the Beach, created by another artist but which so impressed Picasso that he later signed it personally, making it authentic in the eyes of the art world. Below is a quick video of the Princess viewing the canvas. In this next image, you see the Princess looking at a 19th-century riding habit with Oriole Cullen (c), the museum's senior fashion and textiles curator, and Kate Parsons (r), the director of collections care and access. The Princess and curator Oriole Cullen look at another item of clothing. This Telegraph story by Hannah Furness has more about the item the Princess viewed. The Princess, known for her support of the fashion industry, immediately identified that a black and gold coat dress was by Alexander McQueen, the British fashion designer. She said: “You see a certain shape and you know the designer.” You have a somewhat better look at the garment in this photo; I believe it is the Alexander McQueen design referenced in The Telegraph article. This next photo shows the Princess viewing a ballet shoe that the museum was photographing. We return to The Telegraph's coverage. The team needed to photograph a 1943 ballet shoe worn by Alice Markova at a performance of Giselle at the Old Vic. The inside sole of the shoe had been signed by the ballerina who had also written a message. Watching how it was photographed for the collection, the Princess said: “Gosh it’s so small and I like the fact you can see her handwriting.” Below, the Princess views another large piece of art. Arguably, one of the most fascinating features of the new museum is the Order an Object service. We return to the Associated Press piece. In the museum’s biggest innovation, anyone can book a one-on-one appointment with any object, from a Vivienne Westwood mohair sweater to a tiny Japanese netsuke figurine. Most of the items can even be handled, with exceptions for hazardous materials, such as Victorian wallpaper that contains arsenic. The Order an Object service offers “a behind-the-scenes, very personal, close interaction” with the collection, Parsons said as she showed off one of the most requested items so far: a 1954 pink silk taffeta Balenciaga evening gown. Nearby in one of the study rooms were a Bob Mackie-designed military tunic worn by Elton John on his 1981 world tour and two silk kimonos laid out ready for a visit. The Wandsworth Guardian reports, With a keen interest in the arts and a love of the natural world, she chose a number of items themed around nature, a large William Morris sample book, rolls of ornate textiles, and a musical instrument for the private moment. Here you see the Princess looking at textiles. I *think* this may be one of the William Morris pieces referenced above. Here is a quick video via Hello! The Princess seemed to enjoy her time at the museum thoroughly. We return to the People article for thoughts on today's engagement, quoting Mr. Hunt, who is seen in the photo above with the Princess. Following the outing, Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A, told PEOPLE: “It was about celebrating the opening of the Storehouse it was about our royal patron championing what we’re doing here in terms of art and design and creativity and getting young people involved in the creative industry, and celebrating the breadth and enormity of the collection. “Her Royal Highness was really interested and knowledgeable, particularly around textiles, around some of the woven silk material from William Morris, looking at some of the wallpapers, he added. She’s got both great passion and interest in material culture, so for her I think it was also a really enjoyable visit.” Deputy Director Tim Reeve also spoke about the Princess's visit; more from LBC's story. Mr Reeve said later about Kate: It's clear today she really loves the idea of what we're trying to do, show that back-of-house world and to be a member of the public seeing that behind-the-scenes experience is what this is about. She's obviously fortunate to see quite a bit of the back-of-house world, but I think she really understood today that she was sharing it with the public, everyone is seeing the same space, everyone has that privileged access to our collection. The Daily Mail reports, Kate's two-hour visit ran over by 30 minutes as she was so engrossed in the artefacts and artwork on display. Victoria Murphy shared a video as the Princess left the Storehouse. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Victoria Murphy (@byqueenvic) A quick wave to those gathered, hoping for a glimpse of the Princess. Here is a brief video about today's engagement posted by Kensington Palace on social media. A special visit to V&A East Storehouse and a new kind of museum experience. Built to open up access to over 600,000 objects, this purpose-designed space brings people closer than ever to the V&A’s remarkable collections. From fashion to film, design to performance, every object… pic.twitter.com/kDk8VHYypU — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 10, 2025 Now, let's take a look at what Kate wore. She brought back her Alexander McQueen separates in the 'electric navy' colorway, the Leaf Crepe Jacket and Cigarette Trousers (no longer available in this color). The single-breasted style is crafted from a blend of 52% viscose and 48% acetate, featuring peak lapels, sharply angled front flap pockets, and a double back vent. The Leaf Crepe Cigarette Trousers are done in the same fabric, featuring side pockets, a front zipper, and a jetted back pocket. We do not yet have an ID on the white top worn beneath the jacket. We saw the Princess return to her Prada Pumps. She also brought back her Laura Lombardi Portrait 14kt Gold-Plated Chain Necklace ($105 on sale at SSENSE). It showcases a chunky design with round and oval links, accompanied by a T-bar fastener. The necklace is described as being plated with 14kt gold using a zero-waste technique. The necklace was first worn to the Boston Celtics game the Royals attended in 2022. The necklace is available at Laura Lombardi ($188). (I have added some less expensive options on the RepliKate Necklaces page.) The Princess repeated her Stella Lapis and Moonstone Earrings ($165) by British brand Carousel Jewels. The earrings feature a 22K gold finish on 925 sterling silver. They were first noted on Easter Sunday, 2023. NOTE: The post originally stated that the earrings were first worn on Easter 2024, which is incorrect. Thank you to Anastasia for her comment, which brought the error to my attention; my apologies for the mistake. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Magazine reports the Princess returned to work last week after the children's school break ended. The publication notes, ... the Princess held an Early Years Meeting at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, according to the Court Circular. The Princess's next engagement is likely to be this Saturday at the King's Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour. Rehearsals for the annual event have been underway for weeks. Here you see the Massed Band of the Household Division on parade at the Colonel's Review last Friday. This photo shows a rather sodden rehearsal at Horse Guards Parade as members of the Household Cavalry go through their paces in the pouring rain at the end of May. Here is a quick glance back at the Princess's Trooping the Colour style over the years. In 2011, the Duchess wore an ivory Alexander McQueen coat with Lock & Co.'s 'Lion Tamer' hat. The next year, we saw a blue-grey Erdem dress and a Jane Corbett hat. For the 2013 festivities, the Duchess chose a soft pink Alexander McQueen maternity coat with another Jane Corbett hat. The Duchess opted to wear a skirt suit by Alexander McQueen in 2014, paired with a Jane Taylor hat. In 2015, the Duchess wore the 'Astrid' coat by Catherine Walker and the 'Marisabel' hat by Lock & Co. She brought back Princess Charlotte's christening look in 2016, an Alexander McQueen design paired with a Philip Treacy hat. In 2017, the Duchess paired a hot pink Alexander McQueen dress with the 'Lyssa' hat by Jane Taylor. She chose a soft blue Alexander McQueen dress in 2018 and a Juliette Botterill hat. For the 2019 ceremony, the Duchess was in a pale yellow design by Alexander McQueen, topped with a Philip Treacy hat. In 2022, the Duchess repeated an Alexander McQueen design accented by a Philip Treacy hat. The Princess of Wales wore a vivid green Andrew Gn dress in 2023 with a Philip Treacy hat. And in 2024, the Princess updated a Jenny Packham design with another Philip Treacy hat. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ One more bit of royal fashion news, this one covering the Princess's brooch worn to the HMS Glasgow naming ceremony in mid-May, when she debuted a new brooch. We have a few more photos of the brooch to share with you. The piece was designed by James Porter and Son, one of Scotland's oldest jewelers; these photos are courtesy of the jeweler. The brooch was inspired by the crest of the Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow. The jeweler explains the brooch is Crafted from sterling silver, it features a depiction of St Kentigern — patron saint of Glasgow — framed by the Scottish thistle. We'll see you Saturday, if not before! VIDEOS: The Royal Family Channel has more than three minutes of coverage from today's engagement. Test https://youtube.com/shorts/QZVgzxzFW8A?si=JakqPunlcqpOPYkp
It’s Catherine Walker and Juliette Botterill for Trooping the Colour – What Kate Wore
The Princess of Wales chose a deep aquamarine coatdress by Catherine Walker for this year's Trooping the Colour ceremony. Below, the Princess with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis as they leave Buckingham Palace for the ride to Horse Guards Parade. The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte settled in their carriage. Prince William in his Welsh Guards uniform and Most Noble Order of the Garter Sash as he departed Buckingham Palace. You can see Prince Louis watching his father from the doorway. The King asked those taking part in the parade to wear black armbands as a sign of respect for the victims of Thursday's Air India plane crash. The King and Queen on their way to Horse Guards Parade. The King is wearing the uniform of the regiment Trooping the Colour this year, the Coldstream Guards. Here is a quick video from the Royal Family of preps for the event. The final preparations are being made to the horses and carriages ahead of this year’s Trooping the Colour. 🐴 pic.twitter.com/alFDa3Rwkc — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 14, 2025 Prince George and Prince Louis. And four Wales family members on their way to Horse Guards Parade. A quick video of the carriage ride. 🎥 ZDF pic.twitter.com/R5UnIudTje — ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) June 14, 2025 The Duchess of Edinburgh and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Princess Charlotte watching her mother. An elevated view of the carriage. Christin posted a video as the carriages arrived at Horse Guards Parade. 🎥 ZDF pic.twitter.com/Zk8KgNJxtk — ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) June 14, 2025 And here is a video via Matt Wilkinson of The Sun as the Wales family exited their carriage. Watch as Princess of Wales arrives at Trooping the Colour with Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte.. and finally Prince George pic.twitter.com/HDl15QM6Gs — Matt Wilkinson (@MattSunRoyal) June 14, 2025 More from The Telegraph's coverage. Once the procession arrived at Horse Guards Parade, the King inspected the hundreds of guardsmen lined up before a minute’s silence was held in honour of those killed in the Air India disaster. In her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, the Princess joined the King on the dais for the ceremony. More about the event from the BBC's coverage. ...the military parade includes an inspection by the King, music, pageantry, a gun salute, and an RAF flypast over central London. During the event, a regiment flag is “trooped” through the ranks of soldiers, with this being rotated among the five regiments of Foot Guards. Also known as the King's Birthday parade, the event features more than 1300 soldiers and 300 musicians. We return to the BBC's coverage. “Colours” is the name given to the different flags representing different regiments of the British Army and was used so soldiers could easily spot their unit when on the battlefield. The colours of the Coldstream Guards are being presented this year. Prince Edward (left) wore the full ceremonial uniform of the Scots Guards in his role as the regiment's Colonel. Princess Anne rode her horse Noble, a horse the King rode at Trooping the Colour in 2023. She was dressed in the full mounted ceremonial uniform of the Blues and Royals. A news release notes that the Princess was Gold Stick-in-Waiting for this year's parade, with her uniform including aiguilettes (ornamental braided cords) and the cypher of King Charles as a Personal Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty. You can see Princess Charlotte in one of the windows, and the Gloucesters in another. The Telegraph reported, With their mother on the dias and their father riding, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are watching the parade from the offices, under the supervision of their long-serving nanny Maria. King Charles reviewing his troops. A view from behind the dais. After the ceremony, it was time to return to Buckingham Palace. Here you see staff prepping the iconic balcony for the flypast. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'XrLf-3GaQNZYTnr36lFNGg',sig:'xXuwxo6kHADlV9gyHQJWvNK83IB2WxS2GcQ88jDCuMI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2220071549',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); A view of the King and Queen's carriage on the Mall as the procession heads to Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales with a smile for her daughter. A wide shot of the King and Queen. A view of the crowds along the Mall. Royal Central posted a video as the Royal Family arrived on the balcony. The King and Queen appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace alongside their family, much to the delight of the crowd.#TroopingTheColour pic.twitter.com/3vRIhUUYZu — Royal Central (@RoyalCentral) June 14, 2025 A wave from the King. The Wales family. Today's aerial display was described as the world's first eco-friendly fly past, using sustainable fuels. 34 Royal Air Force aircraft took part in today's celebration. The Wales family as the aircraft flew over Buckingham Palace. Among the aircraft used today were a Lancaster Bomber, Voyager, A400M Atlas, CH-47 Chinook, C-17 Globemaster, P-8 Poseidon, and Typhoons. Below, another view of the Red Arrows, with smoke trails created using a renewable biofuel – Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). More from The Telegraph's story. The move, which was part of a Net Zero measure, is thought to be the first time anywhere in the world that two environmentally friendly fuels are being used at the same time by a national aerobatic team. The King, who is celebrating his third birthday parade as monarch, will “obviously be delighted” about the RAF’s use of sustainable aviation fuel, an aide said. In this photo, you can see the Duke of Kent with Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence. The Gloucesters and the Edinburghs. A video showing a portion of the flypast. The Royal Family appear on the balcony to watch the flypast on The King's official birthday.https://t.co/IK4azOw6eF 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube pic.twitter.com/CmrwixF0A0 — Sky News (@SkyNews) June 14, 2025 Prince Louis waves to the crowd. And a cute moment as Prince George nudges his brother to stop waving. Another wide shot of the balcony. I'm not sure at what point in the day this was taken, but it offers a relaxed look at the King, Prince William, Princess Royal, and staff. I have a quick review of the ensembles worn by some of the other members of the Royal Family, starting with Queen Camilla. She wore a dress by Anna Valentine in white silk crepe with silver embroidery and a hat by Philip Treacy. The Duchess of Edinburgh chose the Francine Dress ($1001) by Beulah London in a bespoke color, Jane Taylor's Roma Pillbox Hat ($1673), G. Collins and Sons Infinity Pendant, and Giulia Barela Small Drop Earrings ($213). Princess Charlotte was in a soft aqua dress that coordinated with her mother's ensemble; it hasn't yet been identified. The dress featured a round neck with white piping, puffed sleeves, a full skirt, and a white ribbon sash that matched the white ribbon in her hair. She wore her Papouelli Siena shoes (£87). She also wore a brooch that was a gift from the late Queen, a horseshoe shape with diamonds, that she first wore at the late Queen's funeral. It originally belonged to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who then gave it to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Now, for our look at what Kate wore for Trooping the Colour 2025. As mentioned above, she chose a design by Catherine Walker, the brand's Bria style, described as a deep aquamarine wool coatdress with ivory contrast lapels and cuffs. While described as a coatdress, it was clearly worn as a coat atop another garment, which appeared to be a satin dress. The color coordinated with the blue plume in Prince William's hat. The design features a double-breasted silhouette with princess seams, raised and padded shoulders, stand collar, deep cuffs, angled pockets with piping, self-covered buttons, and a single lapel. It is also available in red with black accents. The Princess accessorized with a new hat by milliner Juliette Botterill. It appears to be a bespoke version of the Bow Sidesweep Hat (£750), a wide-brim style featuring a bow and floral embellishment. Here you have a better look at the Princess's elaborate updo. She accessorized with her Gianvito 105 Bisque Pumps ($597). The Princess wore the late Queen's Bahrain Pearl and Diamond earrings, so named because the pearls in the earrings were a wedding gift from the ruler of Bahrain to Princess Elizabeth for her wedding in 1947. They showcase pearls suspended from round diamonds and three baguette diamonds. She also wore the Irish Guards Regimental Brooch. This is a partial post as I have a commitment that couldn't be moved. I will update later today with information on what some of the other royals wore and additional photos. The post is now updated. Kensington Palace shared this post after the day's events concluded. Here is a video recap of the day, courtesy of the Royal Family's social media accounts. 👏 A huge thank you to our Military personnel for a truly triumphant Trooping today! Over 1,000 soldiers, around 200 horses and approximately 300 musicians came together in a display of Military precision, horsemanship and fanfare to mark The King’s official birthday. And what… pic.twitter.com/dCxAvV2dfu — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 14, 2025 A video posted by Kensington Palace. All ready for Trooping the Colour! 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/S2HP8w8dLd — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 14, 2025 And a wave goodbye from the Princess. VIDEOS: This explainer, which provides background on Trooping the Colour from the Royal Family, runs for less than a minute. 🎖️🇬🇧 Ever wondered what Trooping the Colour is all about? From military precision to royal pageantry, here's a quick explainer on one of The Royal Family’s many traditions. Keep an 👀 for coverage of the parade on our channels tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/dGKsFsaCn4 — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 13, 2025 The Royal Family Channel has almost five minutes of coverage of the Buckingham Palace departures in this video. Here is coverage as the carriages return to Buckingham Palace. More coverage from the Royal Family Channel, more than eight minutes of the flypast. The Associated Press offers more than four hours of coverage in this video.
The Princess Brings Back Self Portrait Style for Garter Day – What Kate Wore
The Princess of Wales brought back a Self Portrait dress for today's Order of the Garter ceremonies in Windsor. The Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess of Wales outside St. George's Chapel. We learn more about the Order via the Royal Family site. In medieval times, King Edward III was so inspired by tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table that he set up his own group of honourable knights, called the Order of the Garter. Nearly 700 years later, the Order is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. The Knights, now both male and female, used to be limited to aristocracy, but today they are chosen from a variety of backgrounds, in recognition for their public service. The spiritual home of the Order is St George's Chapel, Windsor. Lizzie Robinson of ITV posted a video as members of the Order walked to the chapel. You can see the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, as well as other royal family members, in this clip. The King and Queen and members of the Royal Family arrive for the Most Noble Order of the Garter service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle #GarterDay pic.twitter.com/MB4JkSKqXe — Lizzie Robinson (@LizzieITV) June 16, 2025 It was a sunny day in Windsor, with temperatures in the upper 70s. We return to the Royal Family site for additional background information. The annual Garter Day procession, where The King and the Knights process in grand velvet robes, glistening insignia and plumed hats, is one of the most traditional ceremonies in the Royal calendar....a grand procession of the knights takes place at Windsor Castle, accompanied by a marching band and Officers of the Order, all in grand ceremonial dress. The members and officers attend a lunch hosted by the Sovereign, and then all process on foot to a service in St. George's Chapel. There is a short service where any new Companions are installed. The Sovereign and other members of the Order then return to the Upper Ward of the castle in carriages and cars. Below, the King and Queen as they walked to the chapel. More from The Daily Mail's piece by Rebecca English. The King, resplendent in the traditional velvet robes and plumed hat of the Order of the Garter, smiled as he presided over the elaborate display of pomp and pageantry in the blazing sunshine. The Queen, also dressed in the order’s full regalia, walked alongside him as the procession snaked its way down the hill from the castle’s quadrangle to St George’s Chapel. Hundreds of onlookers, many trying to shelter from the heat with straw hats and parasols, cheered as the party slowly made its way through the grounds. In this photo, you see the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, the Duke of Gloucester, and former Prime Minister Sir John Major (foreground) as they made their way to the chapel. The Duke of Kent rode to the chapel, as health issues precluded walking in the procession. Another view of the Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess of Wales. Rebecca English of The Daily Mail shared a video showing the Princess of Wales, Duchess of Edinburgh, and others waiting for the procession. Catherine and Sophie await the procession at the Galilee Porch at St George’s Chapel pic.twitter.com/0i49wLvnFp — Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) June 16, 2025 If you look closely, you can see former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, who was made a Knight of the Order in 2022, and Lord Lloyd-Webber, who was invested in 2024. Baroness Amos (on the right), invested in the Order in 2022. Prince Edward with his nephew, Prince William, as they made their way to the chapel. The King and Queen as they exited the chapel following the conclusion of the service. The Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, and Duchess of Gloucester as they left the chapel. Here you see the Prince and Princess of Wales with the Duchess of Edinburgh on the chapel steps after the service. Then it was time to load into carriages for the ride back up the hill. Below, the King and Queen. The Prince and Princess of Wales. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal. Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence was also in the carriage with the Edinburghs and Princess Anne. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'7OdtRDZQRWJrixG_oEKPAQ',sig:'oNDOT-WtzTEcdtzsrvo3xUV1gIAXtJCP4pn8son0_3Y=',w:'594px',h:'423px',items:'2219721831',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The Duchess of Gloucester, who was appointed to the Order last year. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'03wLdI8eTlNLMdjs4H1NBw',sig:'3FXQOoa2GhF_2bO9-Efp7gVqWlKxcAl2XBfxNBO3bxI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2220422717',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Another view of the Princess during the carriage ride. A quick review of some of the royal ensembles begins with the Queen, who wore a white chiffon and lace dress by Fiona Clare beneath her robes. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'IFDcveBuRCxIESu7OKu00g',sig:'HsuH2qWpbnYdCAPx9OjmrnqaN7XIRdmrW3p65Sp0PT0=',w:'391px',h:'594px',items:'2219717558',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The Duchess of Edinburgh chose a soft pink dress by Suzannah London and a Jane Taylor hat. Now, for our look at what Kate wore, an ensemble anchored by a Self Portrait dress. The Self Portrait design may appear to be two separate pieces, but it is a single piece of clothing. The Cream Tailored Bouclé and Chiffon Midi Dress ($575) is crafted from 100% polyester and features a fitted jacket in bouclé fabric, a pleated midi-length skirt with a lace border, satin lapels, hip pockets, a full lining, and a self-belt. This is the fourth time the Princess has worn the dress. Most recently, the dress, earrings, and necklace were worn for a concert marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The design was first noted at a September 2021 reception, then seen again at the Platinum Party at the Palace concert in 2022, and then at last month's concert. The Princess debuted a new hat by milliner Sean Barrett, a saucer style with a wide brim. She wore her hair partially up. We saw the return of the Multrees Chain Wallet ($425) by Scottish brand Strathberry. The piece measures roughly 8 x 4, is made of calf leather with a magnetic closure, internal zippered pocket, detachable chain, and the brand's signature Music Bar hardware. It looks like the Princess may have worn her Bisque Gianvito 105 Pumps ($597 on sale, similar color available here) again. The Princess brought back two jewelry items worn to the VE Day concert with this dress, both from vintage jeweler Susan Caplan. The earrings are from the 1980s, featuring a Vintage Renaissance Revival design (£75, now sold out), a gold-plated style with faux pearls in a cross pattern, and smaller faux pearl accents. The Five-Strand Faux Pearl Necklace (£275, approximately $375 at today's exchange rates) is rhodium-plated with faux pearls in graduated sizes, featuring a Swarovski crystal clasp. It is now available for ordering. Reviewing the looks worn by the Princess at Garter Day over the years, we beging with a 2011 Katherine Hooker coat; at the 2012 event we saw the return of the Alexander McQueen 'Samurai Folds' coat; in 2014 the Duchess was in a bespoke Christopher Kane coat; in 2016, the Duchess brought back a Catherine Walker ensemble; for 2019's Garter Day events, we saw another Catherine Walker design; in 2022, the Duchess wore a design believed to be by Alexander McQueen; the Princess chose an Alessandra Rich dress in 2023; today, we have the Self Portrait dress. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A quick update about Saturday's Trooping the Colour ensemble: I mentioned in the post that the Princess appeared to be wearing a satin dress beneath her Catherine Walker coat. In comments, some asked about photos showing the dress, and I explained that I wasn't able to license any. However, here is a Getty embedded image showing a glimpse of the dress. 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