Kate Debuts Vintage-Inspired Alessandra Rich Dress at a Poignant Festival of Remembrance

On Saturday evening, the Princess of Wales attended the Festival of Remembrance, joined for the first time by her eldest son, Prince George, who stood in for his father as Prince William traveled back from the COP30 UN Climate Change Summit in Belém, Brazil.​

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Held at London's Royal Albert Hall, the Festival commemorates all those who have lost their lives in conflict. Organized by the Royal British Legion, the televised event takes place annually on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.

Catherine and George sat alongside King Charles and other senior members of the Royal Family in the Royal Box.

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For the solemn occasion, Kate debuted the black Alessandra Rich ‘Envers’ Dress. Priced at $2,470 and part of the designer’s Spring ’25 collection, the dress evokes vintage elegance with its crepe de chine construction and lace-trimmed mikado collar. A bow detail and peplum ruffles add a touch of sweetness, while the double-breasted buttons lend a tailored, polished finish.

She accessorized with her Mulberry ‘Bayswater’ clutch. Her shoes may have been the Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps in black suede, though available photos aren’t clear enough to confirm this with certainty.

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The Princess also wore the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings and her unidentified diamond pendant cross necklace.

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Kate completed the look with her HMS Glasgow Brooch and a new poppy created by Izzy Ager of Lock & Co. Hatters. Ms Ager, a hand-embroidery artist, crafted the poppy by hand using silk and glass beads.