Kate Middleton Breaks a Major Royal Tradition With Her ‘Bold’ Look: ‘It’s a Real Statement’

Royal watchers quickly noticed her unexpectedly daring style choice, an ensemble that quietly but unmistakably pushed against long-standing royal fashion norms.

Moving Away From Tradition

Both Queen Camilla and Princess Kate made a striking and intentional departure from historic royal protocol. Former royal butler Grant Harrold explained that their vibrant, colorful gowns at the banquet reflected how the monarchy’s fashion is evolving. He noted that Kate’s lilac Jenny Packham dress and Camilla’s teal Fiona Clare gown marked a confident shift away from the soft creams and whites preferred by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

According to The Express, Harrold said, “This is very interesting, if you look at images of Queen Elizabeth II and state banquets she attended, royal ladies always wore cream or off white dresses. You would never in a million years wear the colors we are now seeing the Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla wearing.”