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.
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.
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.
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.
