The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Spiral Skills in Lambeth on Monday – an establishment which has received funding from the Prince’s homelessness initiative Homewards. The royal couple looked in great spirits as they arrived, looking as chic and well put together as ever. Kate, 43, looked dazzling in a stunning new printed grey dress. The glorious midi design was by one of her favourite designers, Alessandra Rich, and came with voluminous puff sleeves and an incredible ‘Peter Pan’ collar. We loved the modern yet elegant design, which was eye-catching with its bold statement buttons and structured shape. Kate teamed the style with a pair of sleek high heels and wore her much-talked-about hair flowing and loosely curled.
The dress was a past-season buy, worth around £2,000. Kate has never worn it publicly – it’s clearly a style she has been keeping pristine for a future royal appearance. It’s ideal for this time of year as the darker tone is ideal for the upcoming autumn/winter season.
The frock is sadly no longer available, but we’ve found a fab alternative from New Look for a fraction of the price if you fancy trying to recreate Kate’s fabulous new look. The ‘Peter Pan’ collar has become pretty prolific in recent years – the oversized style is eye-catching and is categorised by its flat shape and rounded corners.
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It’s a gentle nod to vintage style – it first featured on dresses in the 1920s, and has had a distinct revival in recent years. The great thing about having a dress with this type of collar is that no neck jewellery is needed – it’s an eye-catching piece in itself.
Kate’s love of heritage print
This isn’t the first time that Kate has sported a grey checked dress.
The mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis wore this high street number by Zara in 2021, which looked similar, and she’s worn it consistently ever since – most recently in January this year.
© GettyThe dress comes with a bow-adorned neckline and flippy pleated skirt.
For 2025, the royal teamed the mid-length belted style with towering stilettos and a longline bridal white coat.
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