They were absent on Tuesday, but arrived promptly on Wednesday. The Princes of Wales joined the Royal Ascot on the second day, with Charles III and Camilla leading the procession in the first carriage, with William and Kate right behind.
To say that Kate captured everyone’s attention is an understatement. The yellow she chose for the occasion was impossible to miss, even though Ascot had three Middletons on the grounds at the same time that day: Kate, her mother Carole, and her sister-in-law Alizee Thevenet.
What dress did Kate Middleton wear on Day 2 of the 2026 Royal Ascot?
The dress is by Roksanda, in a marigold color, with a flared skirt and a bow on the shoulder, and it wasn’t the first time Kate wore it. She first wore it over three years ago when she and Prince William landed in Jamaica during their Caribbean tour. At that time, they were still the Dukes of Cambridge.
This time, the accessories made all the difference. The Jane Taylor headpiece, shaped like a saucer with a large-mesh hairnet, elevated the look to a new level. She rounded out the look with Gianvito Rossi shoes in bisque suede, an Anya Hindmarch clutch in white satin, diamond earrings, and a pearl bracelet.
Yellow has a reputation as a challenging color—one that either works brilliantly or fails completely. Kate went all in, and the result spoke for itself. It was a beautiful look that everyone talked about.