The Princess of Wales has always known how to speak volumes without saying a word when it comes to fashion – and her latest outfit did just that. Not only did she give a subtle nod to her most recent visit with the look, she also paid tribute to her own family.
On Thursday (11 September), Kate was in Suffolk and Kent to celebrate ‘creativity, skills and community’ in the British textiles industry. For the visit, The Princess wore a steel-grey plaid suit by British designer Bella Freud – referencing the textile industry she was supporting on the day. However, there was further meaning in her choice, as the pattern of her blazer and suit trousers was the Prince of Wales check, honouring Prince William.
Photographs from the day show The Princess meeting members of the textile industry and even getting stuck in on some of the machinery and craft tools. Never one to shy away from getting involved, Kate wound her hair into a knot and swapped her smart blazer for an apron as she had a go at screen printing.
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The Princess was shown the ropes by the team at Marina Mill in Cuxton, who produce fabrics using a traditional silk-screen method.
Sharing a video of her experience on social media, Kate said that it had been ‘a pleasure to see the joy of craftsmanship at the heart of the British textiles industry,’ while exploring a range of skills ‘from weaving to hand-printing.’
As well as showing meaning through her clothes, Kate is well-known for referencing Royal Family members – most commonly her children – through her jewellery. During a trip to the Natural History Museum last week (4 September) for instance, Kate re-wore a favourite necklace bearing the initials of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
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