Princess Kate made an unexpected style choice while attending Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling’s wedding in Gloucestershire on June 6. The Princess of Wales looked elegant as she arrived at All Saints Church in Kemble, but royal watchers quickly noticed something unusual about her outfit.
For the first time in years, Kate appeared to set aside a personal wedding guest tradition she has followed for a long time. Scroll down for more information.
Princess Kate Breaks Her Longstanding Royal Wedding Fashion Rule
Kate arrived at All Saints Church in Kemble wearing a cream bouclé midi dress by Roland Mouret. The elegant outfit featured a statement collar, front buttons, a fitted belt, and a pleated skirt. However, what made headlines was not the design itself but the fact that the dress appeared to be completely new.
The Princess of Wales has spent years following an unwritten rule when attending weddings. Instead of debuting new outfits, she usually rewears pieces from her wardrobe. This approach helps keep the attention on the bride and groom rather than on her fashion choices.
Kate has followed this tradition at several high-profile royal weddings. In 2018, she rewore an Alexander McQueen coat dress for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. She did the same in 2023 when she attended Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa’s wedding in a blush Elie Saab outfit that she had previously worn to her sister Pippa Middleton’s wedding.
That history made her latest wedding appearance stand out even more, as royal watchers noticed she had stepped away from a fashion habit she has followed for years.
New Dress And Hat Mark A Rare Style Change For Princess Kate
Kate’s dress was not the only new piece in her outfit. She also wore a cream straw hat by Jane Taylor London, complete with a satin bow in a matching shade. The hat appeared to be another new addition to her wardrobe. Even though she chose new statement pieces, Kate stayed true to her love of timeless accessories.
She paired the outfit with her Rupert Sanderson Malory pumps, a pair of heels she has owned for more than a decade. The shoe brand later highlighted Kate’s loyalty to the design on Instagram. The company wrote: “HRH The Princess of Wales, spotted wearing our classic Malory pumps last week, having owned and worn this particular pair for over 10 years.”
It added: “It is what makes Rupert Sanderson proud as a shoemaker to create something perfectly poised that endures, both in its craftsmanship and its styling. We continue to make the Malory pump as both a stock and made-to-order style – a timeless design, perfect for weddings and special occasions.”
Kate completed her wedding guest look with several accessories that she has worn before. The most meaningful part of her outfit was a tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. Kate wore Diana’s famous three-strand pearl bracelet, a piece designed by Nigel Milne for a charity collection that raised money for Birthright. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Royal news and updates.