This morning in London, Kate Middleton and Prince William met the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales wore a maroon coat dress by Alexander McQueen. It was a tailored—and very on-trend—choice: the moody shade of red has already been described as the color of the season, popping up in recent collections by Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Saint Laurent. The shade is also the predominant one in the Qatari flag, making it a sartorial symbol of respect.
Yet as au courant as the princess’s designer fashion was, the standout element of her element wasn’t her clothing, but her accessories.
The first piece to note? A quilted Chanel bag with an enamel handle from the French brand’s fall 2016 collection. It was an unusually luxurious choice for Middleton, who rarely wears items that aren’t from British designers and often leans towards more affordable fashion. The other notable accessories? Her jewelry—and more specifically, her Bahrain pearl drop earrings and Japanese pearl choker necklace, both given to her by the late Queen Elizabeth.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 03: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the Ceremonial Welcome at Horse Guards Parade during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 03, 2024 in London, England. His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, accompanied by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, will hold several engagements with The Prince and Princess of Wales, The King and Queen as well as political figures. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)Samir Hussein
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