US EditionKate Middleton’s Symbolic Style Statement for Royal Garden Party Return
- On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 43-year-old Princess of Wales Kate Middleton made a notable return to royal duties by co-hosting the season’s inaugural garden party at Buckingham Palace with her husband, Prince William.
- Her appearance followed a two-year absence during which she underwent cancer treatment and announced remission in January 2025, marking her first garden party since missing the 2024 season.
- Middleton made a striking return in a soft yellow gown designed by Emilia Wickstead, complemented by a coordinating Philip Treacy hat and oak leaf and acorn earrings gifted by her parents, reflecting royal customs and family significance.
- She greeted about 7,500 guests including families touched by cancer, telling one, "I remember, we talked about Jellycats," referring to a late young photographer fondly recalled through soft toys.
- Her attendance symbolized renewed engagement and continuity, reinforcing her commitment to public service and the royal family's sartorial protocols with a joyful, visible statement.
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Kate says Jellycat toys remind her of teenage photographer who died of cancer
Tuesday was the first time Kate has attended a royal garden party in two years.
Kate Middleton’s Symbolic Style Statement for Royal Garden Party Return
Kate Middleton made a radiant return to the royal garden party circuit on Tuesday, May 20, hosting the first one of the year at Buckingham Palace alongside Prince William. After a period away from public duties for cancer treatment, during which time, in January 2025, she announced that she was in remission, her appearance marked a significant moment. Her carefully chosen attire spoke volumes, showcasing a masterful approach to diplomatic dressi…
Kate Middleton Joins Prince William for Palace Garden Party for the First Time Since 2023
If her butter yellow outfit looks familiar, there’s a reason why.Getty Prince William and Kate Middleton on May 20, 2025Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance at a Buckingham Palace garden party on May 20 alongside husband Prince William and a number of other royals.It is the Princess of Wales’s first garden party since 2023, after stepping away from the season last year as she underwent cancer treatment.The future queen wore a familiar outfi…
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