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Princess Kate does a total U-turn in £1.8k fitted dress

The Prince and Princess of Wales attended HMS Glasgow's naming ceremony

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Katie Daly
Lifestyle Writer
May 22, 2025
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Radiating elegance in navy blue, the Princess of Wales stepped out in Scotland alongside her husband to attend HMS Glasgow's naming ceremony. 

Kate has been deliberately wearing more understated looks of late - but this was a real return to form with a super glamorous look with a naurical feel fitting for the occasion. The royal, 43, was spotted arriving at BAE Systems' shipyard in Scotstoun, Glasgow wearing a coat dress by Suzannah London with a white stripe down the middle and on the pockets. 

William and Kate disembarking from HMS Glasgow© Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

Her fitted sailor-style dress also featured long sleeves and a waist-defining silhouette. A dupe for the £1,850 piece can be purchased from Karen Millen in the 'Compact Stretch Contrast Tipped Forever Belted Tailored Midi Dress' style on sale now for £159.20.

 The Princess of Wales walking up stairs in navy and white outfit beside man© Alamy

Accessorising her nautical look, Prince William's wife added her gorgeous Philip Treacy OC 915 hat from their SS22 collection which she wore that year for the Trooping the Colour parade.

William and Kate arrive for naming ceremony of HMS Glasgow© Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

She also added a pair of suede nude pumps to her ensemble. As ever, her brunette locks were styled into an effortlessly chic look, on this occasion an updo to cater for her statement headwear.

The Prince and Princess of Wales stand at the top of the Garden steps before the start of a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace© Alamy Stock Photo

Kate's stylish month

May is turning out to be a busy month for Kate, who has taken every opportunity to showcase her sartorial credentials. Along with the Prince of Wales, the princess hosted a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace earlier this week on behalf of the King. 

She chose a suitably elegant look centred around the lemon yellow 'Elta' dress by Emilia Wickstead. The classic A-line number featured a crew neckline, long sleeves, and a wrap detail around the waist for a silhouette-accentuating effect.

The royal couple were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh© Alamy Stock Photo

Sporting the colour of the season with ease, Kate paired the Emilia Wickstead number with a pair of suede Gianvito Rossi slingbacks and a woven clutch by Forever New. A Philip Treacy hat elevated her look.

Princess Charlotte and kate on chapel steps© Getty

On the headwear front, it was a royal rewear for the mother of three. Kate wore the statement floral hat during the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding in 2018 to the event that fell just a day after Harry and Meghan's seventh wedding anniversary.

Kate also wore her statement floral hat during Trooping the Colour in 2019 to accessorise her bespoke Alexander McQueen dress.   

princess kate walking in green trouser suit © Alamy Stock Photo

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Meanwhile, a khaki trouser suit by Victoria Beckham was the order of the day when Kate presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design at an event hosted by the British Fashion Council to celebrate young British creatives.


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