Kate Middleton Chooses Alexander McQueen (Again) for the RAF Centennial Celebrations

Edward Barsamian
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Kate Middleton is having a busy summer. While the Duchess of Sussex (née Meghan Markle) might be hopping on trains with Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, checking out husband Prince Harry’s polo matches alongside Serena Williams, and taking in her first Royal Ascot, Middleton has been equally (if not more) occupied at Kensington Palace with a newborn. Yesterday saw the mother of three christen her youngest, Prince Louis, in a bespoke Alexander McQueen coatdress, and today for the RAF centenary at Westminster Abbey, she again relied upon house designer Sarah Burton, but with a directional twist.

While previous occasions—the Royal Wedding, Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s christenings—have seen Middleton don varying hues of cream and white, today she embraced ice blue. The soft color was ideal for the Duchess, who accessorized with a tonally coordinated box clutch and fascinator by Sean Barrett. She added a Royal Air Force Dacre brooch comprised of gold, diamonds, and rubies, which was bestowed on her by the RAF upon her appointment as an honorary air commandant.

Neutral tone stilettos grounded the ensemble and drop earrings finished the look.

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WHO: Charlotte Riley WHAT: Oscar de la Renta, Jimmy Choo shoes WHERE: At the Swimming With Men premiere, London WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHO: Charlotte Riley
WHAT: Oscar de la Renta, Jimmy Choo shoes
WHERE: At the Swimming With Men premiere, London
WHEN: July 4, 2018
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WHO: Tracee Ellis Ross WHAT: Valentino WHERE: At the Valentino Fall 2019 couture show, Paris WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHO: Tracee Ellis Ross
WHAT: Valentino
WHERE: At the Valentino Fall 2019 couture show, Paris
WHEN: July 4, 2018
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WHO: Victoria Beckham WHAT: Victoria Beckham, Céline shoes and sunglasses WHERE: On the street, Paris WHEN: July 5, 2018
WHO: Victoria Beckham
WHAT: Victoria Beckham, Céline shoes and sunglasses
WHERE: On the street, Paris
WHEN: July 5, 2018
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WHO: Kate Bosworth WHAT: Dior WHERE: At the Maison Christian Dior Parfums dinner, Paris WHEN: July 2, 2018
WHO: Kate Bosworth
WHAT: Dior
WHERE: At the Maison Christian Dior Parfums dinner, Paris
WHEN: July 2, 2018
Photo: Getty Images
WHO: Lily-Rose Depp WHAT: Chanel WHERE: At the Vogue Paris Foundation gala dinner, Paris WHEN: July 3, 2018
WHO: Lily-Rose Depp
WHAT: Chanel
WHERE: At the Vogue Paris Foundation gala dinner, Paris
WHEN: July 3, 2018
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WHO: Lauren Santo Domingo WHAT: Monse WHERE: On the street, Paris WHEN: July 1, 2018
WHO: Lauren Santo Domingo
WHAT: Monse
WHERE: On the street, Paris
WHEN: July 1, 2018
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WHO: Amber Valletta WHAT: Saint Laurent WHERE: At the Vogue Paris Foundation gala dinner, Paris WHEN: July 3, 2018
WHO: Amber Valletta
WHAT: Saint Laurent
WHERE: At the Vogue Paris Foundation gala dinner, Paris
WHEN: July 3, 2018
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WHO: Alba Rohrwacher WHAT: Valentino WHERE: At the Valentino Fall 2019 couture show, Paris WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHO: Alba Rohrwacher
WHAT: Valentino
WHERE: At the Valentino Fall 2019 couture show, Paris
WHEN: July 4, 2018
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WHO: Ginevra Elkann WHAT: Valentino WHERE: At the Valentino Fall 2019 couture show, Paris WHEN: July 4, 2018
WHO: Ginevra Elkann
WHAT: Valentino
WHERE: At the Valentino Fall 2019 couture show, Paris
WHEN: July 4, 2018
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WHO: Gigi Hadid WHAT: Mugler, Gianvito Rossi shoes WHERE: At the Nammos Village opening, Mykonos WHEN: June 30, 2018
WHO: Gigi Hadid
WHAT: Mugler, Gianvito Rossi shoes
WHERE: At the Nammos Village opening, Mykonos
WHEN: June 30, 2018
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