Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, had a busy week as she visited Northern Ireland on October 14, accompanied by her husband, Prince William. Their royal highnesses took a hands-on approach to working with each organization. They learned to prioritize creative and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people who live in rural areas. Their visit highlighted the urgent need and opportunity for creating talent and innovation, right in our local communities.
Throughout the journey, Middleton demonstrated her characteristic ‘repeat-with-purpose’ style philosophy. Her dedication to her foundational wardrobe was a reflection of her style sensibility that values sustainability and practicality. On October 14, she rocked two different styles during the day.
Our first visit was to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Services Learning and Development College in Cookstown. Here, Middleton visited with firefighters and staff as part of the hearing, emphasizing the role of ongoing training and professional development within emergency services. Her outfit featured a tailored Alexander McQueen coat dress paired with a chic white blouse that boasted a stylish pussy-bow neckline.
Following on from her college visits, the Princess’s next stop was Mallon Farm, County Tyrone. This community supported flax farm is at the forefront of work to revive domestic flax cultivation for linen production. This new initiative fits Middleton’s love for all things sustainable like a glove. For this appearance, she chose a very chic plaid Ralph Lauren skirt. As well as on the visit to Frogmore Gardens with US First Lady Melania Trump on September 18th, when she first wore it.
Beyond her new style aesthetic, Middleton finished off her agricultural insight with a few accessories worth mentioning. She wore the ‘Jura’ cardigan by With Nothing Underneath, Really Wild’s ‘Spanish Riding Boots,’ and the ‘Waxed Ladies Defence Jacket’ from Barbour. Her look was completed by classy tan stilettos with a pointed toe.
On October 15, Middleton really leaned into her royal role. She received Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan at Windsor. Through these engagements, her fashion choices spoke to her credible influence and further illustrated her genius for merging style with substance.
Oriona Robb commented on Middleton’s fashion choices, stating, “Kate is once again showcasing her signature ‘repeat-with-purpose’ approach to style, by wearing timeless, impeccably structured pieces that she reintroduces for moments where consistency and credibility matter.”
