Stylish Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge – known online by her maiden name, Kate Middleton – joined her husband and future Kind of England, Prince William on the fourth day of his royal tour of Scotland to bring a little wow factor to the trip. Kate Middleton – who recently wore a stunning red houndstooth dress for the V&A reopening, in London – wore 10 fabulous looks while away, ranging from gorgeous formal wear to casual chic.
Prince William got the head start on their royal tour of Scotland, having arrived on Friday, May 21 and sure had some fun! He enjoyed a couple of days of manly activities like downing pints of beer down the pub and racing electric cars down a track, and when Kate Middleton – known in Scotland as the Countess of Strathearn – joined on the fourth day, the royal couple took a nostalgic walk through St Andrews and the University, where the couple first met, and visited the European Marine Energy Centre, where Kate particularly killed it with the kids.
The mom of three – Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three – showed her love for Scotland, by wearing pieces from her wardrobe that paid homage to Scotland and opting to wear Scottish brands while away.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had a busy schedule while away, but that didn’t get in the way of Kate Middleton looking fashionable at every turn, the Duchess of Cambridge made sure to bring her fashion A-game to each event, and hit the mark every time! Click through the pages to see all the memorable outfits she wore from the Duke and Duchesses 2021 Scotland royal tour.
May 24 – Kate Middleton’s Scottish flag tribute, with cobalt blue outfit, Prestonpans
The Duchess of Cambridge kicked off the royal tour with an entirely cobalt blue ensemble, a nod to the colour of the Scottish flag. She wore a tailored blue blazer, with gold buttons, over a perfectly matched pleated midi skirt and coordinated her floral blue facemask to the rest of her outfit. She opted for a pair of suede brown heels that matched her suede brown clutch bag. Kate Middleton wore an assortment of jewellery including; a double-layered gold necklace, a pair of hanging gold loop earrings, and her engagement ring that once belonged to Princess Diana.
May 25 – Kate Middleton trendy in all-tan outfit, Kirkwall
Prince William and Kate’s second day in Scotland began with a trip to Orkney where they officially opened Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall. Kate Middleton looked uber chic in a dead on-trend, all-tan outfit; made up of a camel-coloured coat, a beige sweater and tan wide-leg trousers. She added a pop of colour to her look with a tartan scarf, reportedly from Scottish brand DC Dalgliesh Tartan; she also wore one of the designer’s scarves during the Cambridge’s royal train tour in 2020.
May 25 – Kate Middleton goes from formal to casual, Stromness
At the European Marine Energy Center, where Kate Middleton killed it with the kids, Kate did a quick outfit change into a brown jacket, a green ruffle-collar top, blue jeans and a pair of brown suede lace-up ankle boots. And was pictured coming into the event wearing a floral protection mask.
May 26 – Kate Middleton goes wild for yachting race, St Andrews
In the morning of Prince William and Kate’s third day in Scotland, the pair returned to St. Andrews, the college town where they first started their fairy tale romance, 20 years ago. They competed in a land yachting race (which Prince William won), for which Kate wore a navy quilted jacket, a pair of simple dark blue jeans and a cream sweater. She kept her feet warm in a pair of chunky looking lace-up brown boots, which she wore the day before, and opted to leave all her jewellery at home.
May 26 – Kate Middleton switches up look to meet fishermen, Fife
By the afternoon, Kate Middleton changed up her look, trading in her comfy jeans and boots, for a tailored black suit, with gold buttons, and wore a striped sweater beneath. Still keeping some casual aspects to her look, the Duchess of Cambridge opted for a pair of white sneakers with gold detailing. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with local fishermen and their families and heard about all the work of fishing communities.
May 26 – Kate Middleton WOWs at Disney’s Cruella screening, Edinburgh
In the evening, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge played host to a few NHS – England’s free National Health Service – workers for an exclusive drive-in screening of Disney’s Cruella, before its world release on May 27. Duchess Kate wore a full-length belted tartan tweed trench coat, adorned with gold buttons, and a pair of forest green velvet heels. She completed her look with earrings reportedly borrowed from the Queen herself.
May 27 – Kate Middleton shows off her sporty side, Edinburgh
Kicking off the last morning of their Scotland tour, the Duchess of Cambridge took part in the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) Youth programme, at Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, and was pictured wearing a preppy Ralph Lauren v-neck cable knit sweater, a pair of tailored black trousers and simple white sneakers, as she chased the tennis ball around the court.
May 27 – Kate Middleton makes us GREEN with envy, Edinburgh
After a busy morning running around playing tennis, during the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to Starbank Park, in Edinburgh, Kate and Will decided to subtlely coordinate their looks, with the Duchess of Cambridge opting for a sleek forest green suit, that was perfectly tailored to the 39-year-olds athletic physique, whilst Prince William, opted for a forest green jumper, beneath his sports jacket. It seems the royal couple was particularly keen to show their appreciation of Starbank Park with their nature-inspired outfits. Kate paired her suit with a fun polka dot button-down blouse, and the same pair of white sneakers she had worn earlier that day, the Duchess decided to forgo any jewellery, instead opting to wear just her engagement ring.
May 27 – Kate Middleton looking like a Princess in pink, Edinburgh
Later in the day, the Duchess of Cambridge met with Mila Sneddon, a 5-year-old cancer patient who featured in her Hold Still photography project during quarantine, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Kate looked just like a Princess, per little Mila’s request, wearing a long vivid pink dress, that buttons down the middle. Due to Mila’s condition, and government restrictions, Kate Middleton wore a floral mask, that perfectly complemented her dress. She kept her accessories minimal, only opting to wear a pair of tear-drop gold earrings and her famous engagement ring.
May 27 – Kate Middleton at Beating of the Retreat, Edinburgh
And finally, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Duchess of Cambridge attended the Beating of Retreat and wore a stunning baby blue belted dress, with squared shoulder pads, that fell elegantly to just below her knees. Kate wore a pair of suede blue heeled pumps and accessorised with a blue and white clutch bag and an assortment of jewellery, including a flowered broach.
