The Duchess of Cambridge made her first appearance at Royal Ascot in 2022 on Thursday, joining Prince William in the royal procession. Kate Middleton, 40, wore a white and black polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich, paired with a large full brim hat and silver earrings. ITV commentators described her as the 'personification of elegance' as she arrived.
The ankle-length dress features a high neck with a bow and puffy sleeves, suitable for the day's temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. The Duchess wore her hair in a low bun, showcasing a custom Sally Ann Provan hat with white flowers around the rim. The hat is designed to elongate her silhouette.
For jewellery, Kate wore a pair of Princess Diana's diamond and pearl earrings, which also incorporate pearls from Diana's diamond and ruby earrings. Diana famously wore these earrings in December 1995 when accepting the United Cerebral Palsy Humanitarian Award in New York. The last time Kate wore them was at the BAFTAs in 2019.
Kate completed her outfit with new Emmy London accessories: 'Rebecca Truffle' tan pointed high heel court shoes retailing at £415, and a matching 'Natasha Truffle' tan suede clutch bag worth £370. Royal fans praised her look on social media, with one user noting she was wearing Diana's earrings and another calling her 'so elegant'.
