Princess Kate Stuns in Dior Debut, Honours Diana and France with Elegant Nod at Start of Macron’s State Visit
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 8 – Kate Middleton debuted a pink Dior ensemble inspired by a 1947 design, combining royal legacy with diplomacy during the French President's state visit, highlighting her fashion influence.
- On July 8, 2025, Kate Middleton welcomed Macron and Brigitte at RAF Northolt in a pale pink Dior outfit, marking her first public appearance in the brand during the state visit.
- Kate's choice of Dior, honoring her tradition of diplomatic dressing, nods to France and the royal legacy of sartorial diplomacy.
- Kate Middleton wore Dior’s 2024 Rose Des Vents Bar Jacket, Jess Collett’s hat, and heirloom jewelry from Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, highlighting royal and diplomatic symbolism.
- Observers noted Kate's Dior debut emphasized diplomatic unity, attracting widespread media and public attention during the state visit.
- Kate Middleton's Dior debut continues the royal legacy of sartorial diplomacy, echoing Princess Diana’s historic ties to the brand and highlighting fashion’s soft power in international relations.
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The Princess of Wales actively participated in the reception of the French presidential couple on the first day of their overseas state visit on Tuesday 8 July. Not only did she welcome Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron on their plane descent, Prince William's wife was also the president's neighbour at a dinner he was not expected to attend. A "throwing" presence that the British press did not fail to emphasize. - IN IMAGES – Kate (almost) stole the …

Dior diplomacy: Princess Catherine’s French fashion statement
Greeting French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at RAF Northolt in north-west London, a 30-minute drive from Windsor Castle, Princess Catherine made her debut in French luxury label Dior.
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