Kate Middletonis having a patriotic fashion parade beforeKing Charles' coronation!
The Princess of Wales, 41, has worn red, white and blue — in that order! — for her three official engagements before thecrowning ceremonyatWestminster Abbeyon Saturday, the three shades of the United Kingdom’s Union Jack flag.
The fashion fun began Thursday at theDog & Duck Pubin Soho, London withPrince William.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images
Princess Kate wore white for her first engagement of Friday, attending aformal lunchat Buckingham Palace for visiting leaders in a long sleeve white midi dress with a black belt, whichHello!identified as Jenny Packham. The royal then popped in the crowd during asurprise walkaboutat The Mall after, charming the crowds camped out for the coronation.
“Oh my goodness, I was screaming and crying! She is so approachable, so much more beautiful in real life,” well-wisher Manuela Paz, who got to meet Kate,tells PEOPLEof seeing the princess in person.
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Fashion insiders areeager to seewhat Princess Kate will wear to Saturday’s coronation at Westminster Abbey, as speculation swirls that shemight not wear a tiara.
“I think Kate will wear something thoughtful that will in some way show her loyalty to King Charles,” Bethan Holt, fashion director at theDaily Telegraphtells PEOPLE. “She will recognize this as a huge moment, and I think we’ll see something that sets her apart from the crowd.”
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“It’s quite nice for her in a way that she can really make this her own, as every time she’s on a tour, either the Queen or Diana has been there before — and there’s an expectation,” Holt says.
source: people.com
