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Kate Middleton Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at King Charles III’s Coronation in Alexander McQueen Dress, Sentimental Jewelry & White Pumps

Kate Middleton and Prince William attended the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London.

By Amina Ayoud

Amina Ayoud

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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the coronation on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (L-R) Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Page of Honour Lord Oliver Cholmondeley and Prince George of Wales pose on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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Kate Middleton attended King Charles III’s and his wife Queen Camilla’s Coronation on Saturday in London at Westminster Abbey.

Attending alongside her husband Prince William and their children Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte, the Princess of Wales was outfitted in a white formal dress from Alexander McQueen. It featured silver floral beaded trim and embroidery at the hem with rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs made to symbolize the U.K.’s four nations.

Kate Middleton, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince George,and Prince Louis attend King Charles III and Queen Camilla's Coronation on May 6, 2023 in London at Westminster Abbey. — Kate Middleton, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince George,and Prince Louis attend King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation on May 6, 2023 in London at Westminster Abbey.Getty

Middleton’s gown was layered underneath a floor-sweeping bright blue, red and white formal robe with flared sleeves and a similarly high-collared neckline.

The lush outerwear featured delicate adornments, including white bows on the shoulders and sculptural gold floral motifs that gave Middleton’s look a high-shine touch.

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The crown consisted of blooming silver flowers and leaves along with diamond detailing. Along with the headpiece, Middleton paid tribute in a pair of pearl and diamond earrings that belong to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana.

Rounding out her look, Middleton donned the George VI Festoon necklace, a diamond piece belonging to former Queen Elizabeth II.

Middleton donned a pair of matching white pointed-toe pumps. The sleek pair was comprised of sharp pointed toes and a sturdy construction all sat atop 3 to 4 inch stiletto heels that gave Middleton’s look a walkable boost in height.

Britain's King Charles III with the St Edward's Crown on his head attends the Coronation Ceremony inside Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023. - The set-piece coronation is the first in Britain in 70 years, and only the second in history to be televised. Charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central London church since King William I in 1066. Outside the UK, he is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Camilla, his second wife, will be crowned queen alongside him and be known as Queen Camilla after the ceremony. (Photo by Richard POHLE / POOL / AFP) (Photo by RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) — King Charles III with the St Edward’s Crown on his head attends the Coronation Ceremony inside Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023.POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The Coronation Service, held at Westminster Abbey and conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, is a religious and formal ceremony that precedes the King’s Procession. After the service, King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, will join other members of the Royal family in a parade towards Buckingham Palace. Charles superseded his mother Elizabeth II following her death on Sept. 8, 2022.<

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About the Author:

Amina Ayoud is an Assistant Digital Editor for Footwear News, where she writes stories about everything from celebrity style to breaking fashion and shoe releases. Ayoud cultivated a love of all things fashion early in life thanks to a deep love of fashion history and the luxury industry. In her free time, Ayoud is a self-proclaimed fashion nerd and thriftaholic.