Kate Middleton Swaps the Crown Jewels for $130 Sézane Earrings

Kate Middleton most certainly dressed for the occasion, channeling spring in a custom cream coat by Chris Kerr. Effortlessly adaptable, the piece was previously seen when Catherine wore it to mark Together at Christmas at Westminster Abbey in 2023. Kate paired the coat with a cream pleated skirt, which was perfectly complemented by a pearl necklace strung with roses that the Princess of Wales received on her outing.

The princess met award-winning dancer and choreographer Aakash Odedra for the first time. Trained in Indian dance styles Bharatanatyam and Kathak, Odedra founded the Aakash Odedra company in Leicester in 2011, with the aim of making art and culture accessible to all. Catherine attended a rehearsal of Odedra’s latest work, titled “Songs of the Bulbul,” which is inspired by an ancient Sufi story about a captured songbird that dies of despair.

Kate Middleton looked ready to step into the new season in a crisp, monochrome look

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Next, we visited Leicester’s famous ‘Golden Mile’, home to one of the largest concentrations of Indian jewellery, saris and fashion boutiques in Britain. The Princess of Wales visited a number of family businesses in the area and spoke to locals to understand how they work together to support the community.

Catherine will then visit the Shreeji Dham Haveli temple. Dedicated to the teachings of Shrimad Vallabhacharya Mahaprabhuji, the temple serves the local Vaishnav community, providing space for worship and community activities, including yoga classes, language classes and musical programs. The Princess will discuss Holi celebrations with local residents, learning how they mark the arrival of spring while focusing on spiritual renewal and community connections.

The Princess of Wales will then join Prince William, King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester for the Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey. Members of the royal family will be out in force on Monday to celebrate the 56 nations that make up the Commonwealth.