The Princess of Wales demonstrated her thrifty approach to dressing by re-wearing an Alexander McQueen coat today as she joined Prince William at a Welsh community event ahead of St David’s Day.
Kate, 44, teamed the stylish burgundy number with her merlot Gianvito Rossi leather boots, both of which she wore in 2024 during the Qatar state visit, as well as her matching ME+EM pussy bow blouse and her £570 CO pleated midi skirt.
Adding a touch of glitz to her colour coordinating ensemble, the mother-of-three sported her £1,600 Kiki McDonough Citrine Cushion Drop earrings.
She finished the look with a daffodils pin on one of the lapels of her coat, honouring Wales’ primary symbol which is worn on St David’s Day, the annual celebration that commemorates the patron saint of the nation.
Kate and William travelled to Powys, the county with the most volunteers per capita in the UK, today to celebrate community ahead of the March 1 commemoration.
For their first outing of the day, the royal couple visited the Hanging Gardens, a space dedicated to nurturing community resilience and creativity in Llanidloes and its surrounding area.
The Hanging Gardens provides a vibrant hub for sustainable living, artistic expression, and shared experiences through their café, performing arts centre, indoor market, community garden, kitchens and workshops.
Kate and William met with volunteers that keep the centre running and participated in some of their unique workshops and activities, including preparations for St David’s Day.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Hanging Gardens, a space dedicated to nurturing community resilience and creativity in Llanidloes
The Princess of Wales demonstrated her thrifty approach to dressing by re-wearing an Alexander McQueen coat today
The Prince and Princess of Wales were at a community event in Llanidloes, Wales, this afternoon
Looking effortlessly elegant in her statement coat, the Princess chatted to members of the public and watched a choir during her first engagement of the day.
Kate first wore her Alexander McQueen number in December 2024, when greeting the Emir of Qatar during his UK state visit.
The bespoke maroon design featured the house’s signature double-breasted cut and slanted pockets, offering military-inspired precision.
Kate paired her outfit with her merlot Gianvito Rossi leather boots, a quilted Chanel bag and Cornelia James touchscreen gloves, showcasing her impeccable attention to detail.
Praised as a masterclass in diplomatic dressing, the outfit paid subtle tribute to Qatar’s national colours.
Kate and William then visited Oriel Davies, a public contemporary art gallery based in Newtown, rural Powys, to see a project funded by the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award, focused on supporting the well-being of the children and young people in the local area.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were perfectly in step during today’s visit to Wakes
William’s steadying hand for Kate as they visited the Oriel Davies art gallery in Newtown, Powys
The Princess of Wales crouching to meet children as she accepted bouquets from fans in Newtown
Sunshine on a rainy day, as Kate was spotted meeting children at the Hanging Gardens in Llanidloes
One of Kate’s young fans proudly held up his artwork for the Princess to examine
The Princess of Wales meeting members of the public in a café during a visit to the Hanging Gardens
The Prince and Princess of Wales watching metal being forged during their visit to Wales
The Princess of Wales meeting members of the public during her visit to Wales
The Princess of Wales shelters from rain under a umbrella whilst meeting members of the public
William and Kate clap their hands whilst watching a choir during a visit to the Hanging Gardens
Looking effortlessly elegant in her statement coat, the Princess chatted to members of the public and watched a choir during her first engagement of the day
Regular creative workshops led by artist Nicky Arscott encourage social connections and build confidence, through connection to nature and a celebration of cultures and community cohesion.
The royal couple will first visit an exhibition of the work produced by the children and young people, and then join a workshop in action.
Following this, they will join a local Welsh learners group, in the Gallery Café practicing their Welsh.
They’ll then visit Hafan Yr Afon, a hub for culture, community, and heritage located in Newtown, Powys, and run by Open Newtown, a community land trust and social enterprise, which also manages 100 acres of local parklands.
The Prince and Princess will attend a celebration of volunteer groups and community champions in Powys, which will be held at Hafan Yr Afon, supported by PAVO and Open Newtown.
They will meet with a range of volunteers and community groups across the region, including youth, sustainability, arts and wellbeing.
Kate first wore her Alexander McQueen number in December 2024, when greeting the Emir of Qatar during his UK state visit. She is seen here during today’s engagement at the Hanging Gardens
The Prince and Princess of Wales meeting baby Arthur during their visit this afternoon
The Princess of Wales shelters from rain under a umbrella whilst meeting members of the public
Kate is all smiles after her visiyt to the Hanging Gardens
Kate and William then visited Oriel Davies, a public contemporary art gallery based in Newtown, rural Powys, to see a project funded by the Alexandra Reinhardt Memorial Award
She is seen here in conversation with the gallery’s creative producer Kate Morgan-Clare
Kate, 44, teamed her stylish burgundy coat with her merlot Gianvito Rossi leather boots, both of which she wore in 2024 during the Qatar state visit, as well as her matching ME+EM pussy bow blouse and her £570 CO pleated midi skirt
Adding a touch of glitz to her colour coordinating ensemble, the mother-of-three sported her £1,600 Kiki McDonough Citrine Cushion Drop earrings
Kate finished the look with a daffodils pin on one of the lapels of her coat, honouring Wales’ primary symbol which is worn on St David’s Day, the annual celebration that commemorates the patron saint of the nation
Kate and William travelled to Powys, the county with the most volunteers per capita in the UK, today to celebrate community ahead of the March 1 commemoration
The event will be curated by PAVO – the Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations, whose mission is ‘Helping Organisations; Improving People’s Lives’, supporting the voluntary and community sector and volunteering across Powys.
This vibrant space at Hafan Yr Afon has been developed to serve as a community centre promoting sustainability and local engagement.
It includes facilities such as meeting rooms, event spaces, and a café, providing an inclusive environment for various community activities and functions.
The centre aims to encourage local participation and foster connections within the community, making it an integral part of Newtown’s cultural landscape.
