Kate Middleton, 41, has defied protocol on St. Patrick’s Day. The Princess of Wales surprised this Friday with a coat of blue tone has broken the tradition of wearing green on this date.
The wife of Prince William, 39, attended for the first time as a colonel of the Irish Guards at the parade held in Aldershot.
Kate Middleton on St. Patrick’s Day in coat by Catherine Walker
The coat of controversy is an exclusive creation by Catherine Walker. This piece highlighted Kate’s figure and had details that made it very elegant: shoulder pads, high collar, pleats, central buttoning and back slit. The princess paired it with a Jane Taylor ruffled headpiece, suede pumps and a shamrock brooch.
The natural clover was the only nod to green that Kate wore, who dared to innovate. Her choice caused a stir among fashion and etiquette experts, who felt it was too far from the signature St. Patrick’s Day color. However, others praised her originality and style.
After the parade, in which she handed out natural shamrocks to the guards and her pet dogs, Kate headed to the Junior Ranks dining room with her husband. There they toasted with a beer and listened to the soldiers’ stories. The princess spoke words of support and pride to the members of the Irish Guards.
This event was Kate’s first official engagement as honorary colonel of this military unit. A position she assumed in December last year, relieving her husband, who is the outgoing colonel of the Irish Guards and who was appointed colonel of the Welsh Guards.
Kate’s reappearance comes after her absence at the Commonwealth Day reception, which took place last Monday. The Princess of Wales did not attend the event for unknown reasons, which generated speculation on social networks about a possible pregnancy.
However, Kate showed her best face this Friday and proved to be very comfortable in her new role as colonel. Her smile and her complicity with Prince William showed that they are going through a good personal and professional moment.
With this event, Kate Middleton closes a week marked by controversy and public scrutiny. The wife of the heir to the throne has managed to stand firm in the face of criticism and has once again demonstrated her elegance and charisma.
