During French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron’s three‑day state visit to the U.K. (July 8–10, 2025), Princess Kate, alongside Queen Camilla, donned elegant eveningwear showcasing royal diplomacy in its finest form.
Princess Kate’s Debut in Dior
At RAF Northolt, Kate made a sartorial statement by choosing Dior for the first time. She wore the blush‑pink 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket from Dior’s spring/summer 2024 collection, a homage to Christian Dior’s iconic 1947 New Look, reinterpreted under Maria Grazia Chiuri’s creative direction. Paired with a matching tulle‑skirt ensemble and a hat by Jess Collett, she accented the look with pearl earrings previously owned by Princess Diana and a pearl necklace from Queen Elizabeth II’s collection — a graceful nod to tradition and French artistry.
Queen Camilla: Emerald Elegance
Queen Camilla wore a chiffon emerald‑green gown by Anna Valentine, topped with a Philip Treacy hat. She completed her ensemble with the Belgian Sapphire tiara and matching necklace — a striking combination of regal poise and memorable color.
Brigitte Macron: Louis Vuitton Diplomacy
Brigitte Macron opted for a polished white Louis Vuitton dress featuring gold accents, exuding poised, ageless elegance as she descended from the French state aircraft unaided — a refined declaration of style and strength at age 72 .
A Palette of Franco‑British Unity
At the state dinner in Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Hall, the royal ladies donned blue, white, and red — the shared colors of both nations’ flags. Brigitte wore royal blue, Camilla white with a red sash of honors and sapphires, and Kate a fiery‑red cape gown, accessorized with a royal‑blue sash and Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara—a meaningful tribute to the Franco‑British alliance.
Style Highlights & Diplomatic Nuance
Symbolic Dressing: Kate’s debut in Dior wasn’t just fashion-forward—it was elegantly diplomatic, weaving French heritage into her royal attire.
Historic References: Kate’s outfit expertly combined Dior’s New Look legacy with royal heirloom jewelry, while Camilla’s sapphires and Brigitte’s Vuitton spoke volumes in symbolism and poise .
Unified Tricolor Theme: The coordinated red‑white‑blue palette powerfully reflected the shared values and enduring friendship between France and the U.K.
