Kate debuts a floral Rochas frock for Chelsea Flower Show

22/5/2017

The Duchess of Cambridge joined the Queen and several other members of the royal family for a preview tour of the Royal Chelsea Flower Show this afternoon.

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Established in 1913, on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has become one of the world’s greatest showcases for horticultural excellence, attracting visitors and exhibitors from across the globe. The royal family get to preview the exhibition the day before it opens to the public.

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Here we see Her Majesty visiting one of the greenhouses.

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This was Kate's second visit to the annual floral festival. Last year she made a maiden appearance along with Prince William , when she wore a beautiful kelly green coat by Catherine Walker.

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Today, Kate embraced the lovely spring weather and opted for a new floral print frock by Rochas - ID by @Japanese_Ginger.

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The forest green Dahlia-print silk-charmeuse midi dress is from the designer's Pre-Fall 2016 collection. The piece is cut to a fit-and-flare silhouette that sings of vintage glamour. It had an original price tag of US$2000 before going on sale for US$975 at The Outnet.

Rochas green dahlia-print silk-charmeuse midi dress

This is the first time Kate has worn a piece from the Parisian fashion house. The brand was founded by French couturier Marcel Rochas in 1925 and is now under the creative direction of Alessandro Dell’Acqua. The label's feminine creations bring a fairytale whimsy to a 21st century audience, with beautifully crafted dresses, skirts and softly tailored jackets. Here are some Duchess-worthy picks from the current collection: