Princess Katherine’s reign as a fashion icon remains strong, despite recent speculation suggesting she intends to shift focus away from her wardrobe.
The discussion began when a report claimed she no longer wanted her clothing choices to overshadow her work. In response, Kensington Palace took the rare step of issuing a statement to set the record straight. Over the past week, numerous questions arose regarding an article about the Princess of Wales’s fashion choices and how information about her outfits is shared. A spokesperson for the palace clarified to E! News that the comments in the article originated from them and not from the princess herself. They emphasized that these remarks should not be directly attributed to her. The statement also affirmed that there has been no change in the palace’s approach to sharing details about Her Royal Highness’s clothing.
This clarification came after The Times reported that Kate wanted to prioritize highlighting her work, particularly following her battle with cancer, rather than drawing attention to her fashion choices during public appearances. Since her engagement to Prince William in 2010, royal watchers have closely followed her evolving style. Throughout her time as a working royal, Kate, who shares three children—George, Charlotte, and Louis—with her husband, has frequently made headlines for her elegant fashion choices. She has often been seen wearing designs from some of her favorite fashion houses, including Alexander McQueen, Emilia Wickstead, Jenny Packham, and Catherine Walker.
Though the palace has never officially commented on her wardrobe, designer Jenny Packham has previously offered insight into dressing the princess for significant occasions. In a 2014 interview with WWD, she described the process as a collaborative effort, noting that the context of each outfit is always carefully considered.
Beyond personal style, Princess Katherine has also used fashion to honor historical moments and pay tribute to late members of the royal family. She frequently incorporates pieces that once belonged to Princess Diana, such as her signature pear-drop earrings, and has also worn jewelry lent by Queen Elizabeth, including the Cartier Halo Tiara and the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara, both of which have been part of her ensembles at state dinners.
