Kate’s quick change! Princess swaps her Alexander McQueen coat dress for £260 elegant midi dress – as she takes centre stage during Oman state visit
The Princess of Wales changed outfits between engagements during the Sultan of Oman’s state visit to Windsor Castle, wearing green for both appearances in a gesture described as diplomatic dressing. Her first look included an emerald Alexander McQueen coat and a historic brooch linked to Princess Diana, while her second was a £260 green midi dress.
The brooch, a 160-year-old diamond and emerald piece, was given to Kate by King Charles in 2022 and had previously belonged to Diana and other royal women. The visit coincided with Prince Harry saying he wanted to reconcile with his family; a Sussex spokesperson said his comment that some people did not want reconciliation was not aimed at Prince William.
- Kate changed into a £260 green midi dress during the Oman state visit.
- Her earlier outfit featured a brooch once worn by Princess Diana.
- Prince Harry said he wanted to reconcile with his family.
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The Sultan of Oman is the country’s head of state, and a state visit is a formal diplomatic visit hosted by another country. The British royal family often takes part in such occasions alongside government representatives.
The Princess of Wales, formerly known as Kate Middleton, is married to Prince William, heir to the British throne. Her clothing choices at public events can attract attention, and royal jewellery may carry family history; the emerald and diamond brooch mentioned here had belonged to Princess Diana before passing to Kate.