Why Kate's Lilac Dress Had Royal Fans Talking — The Quiet Tribute You Missed

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Royals (1 / 1) 22.04.2026 18:02 / Julia

Kate Middleton turned heads at a Buckingham Palace reception on April 21 with an outfit that felt like a whispered homage to the late Queen — a gesture that sparked plenty of comment. Read on to discover the full story!

A soft lilac salute

For the centenary reception marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, the Princess of Wales chose a long-sleeved lilac dress. The delicate purple echoed the late monarch’s love of vivid color and was paired with earrings and a three-strand pearl necklace that once belonged to the Queen, a piece the sovereign famously wore in her final official portrait. Kate had previously worn those pearls at a Buckingham Palace reception ahead of the Queen’s 2022 funeral; the late monarch died in 2022 at age 96.