ALMOST three months after the tragic Southport stabbing attack, the Princess of Wales today made an emotional visit to some of the victims.
Alongside Prince William, Kate, 42, met with the families of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine.
The Princess of Wales donned a brown McQueen coat as she visited Southport[/caption]
Both Prince William and Princess Kate looked very autumnal during the emotional pilgrimage[/caption]
The Princess of Wales previously wore the designer coat in 2022, during a visit to Boston Harbour[/caption]
During the visit, Kate bundled up in a scarf and gloves[/caption]
The royal duo also met with the dance teacher, Leanne Lucas, 35, who bravely protected the kids from the attacker at the Taylor Swift-themed class.
During the touching visit, which was held in private, Kate donned a classy brown designer coat eagle-eyed royal fans will recognise from back in 2022.
She wore the chic Alexander McQueen coat, which retails for a whopping £2,990, as she wrapped up warm during a visit to Boston Harbour.
During to 2022 visit, Kate braved the elements as she bundled up, pairing the designer coat with a matching brown scarf and gloves.
This time, the royal wore the timeless coat with what looks to be a polka-dot dress from brand Whistles, which she has also been spotted in before, back in 2018.
Unlike the late Queen Elizabeth, who famously wore bright colours to public engagements, Kate’s look was much more subtle, perhaps reflecting the sombre reason behind the visit.
The neutral tones of the coat are also bang on trend right now, with many designer and high street shops selling brown coats, scarfs, tops and dresses this season.
Prince William subtle matched Kate’s look too, wearing a burgundy jumper over his white shirt, as well as a matching tie, similar to Kate’s polka-dot dress.
Why brown is the colour of the season
BROWN is one of the hottest colours of the season.
It had a bad rep for years for being long associated with doggy seventies interiors, bad school uniform as well as girl-guides group, Brownies.
Fast forward to now and designer brands like Saint Laurent, Prada and Chloe have given the colour a new lease of life.
From warm chestnut shades to dark chocolate hues, browns spectrum has something to suit everyone and can make an outfit look luxurious and expensive.
Textures such as suede, faux fur and vinyl will create an even more high end look when in brown – even if it’s from the high street.
Primark’s new collection with actress and model Paula Echevarria, 47, is full of delicious brown pieces, plus other brands like H&M, Zara and M&S are all fans of the colour too.
During the visit, their royal highnesses also met with the fire, ambulance, air ambulance and police services at the Southport Community Centre.
The Prince and Princess then greeted mental health practitioners who have been working to deliver long term support to the blue light community.
In a personal statement shared after the attack, Kate said: “As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through.”
The engagement is the first for Kate since completing treating for cancer last month – with the last time they took up duties together the Princess’ carol concert last December.
The Sun understands the Prince of Wales was initially supposed to attend the visit alone – but his wife was very keen to join him.
The Princess announced she had finished her chemotherapy course in a heartfelt video on September 9.
Kate said she was entering “this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life”.
Kate Middleton’s love of recycling clothes
KATE Middleton might be a Princess, but that certainly doesn’t stop her from rewearing her favourite frocks.
Jenny Packham Gown: She first worn the frock to an ARK Gala Dinner in June 2011, and then rewore it three years later to the National Portrait Gallery in February 2014.
Alexander McQueen Coat Dress: Kate donned the beautiful number for Trooping the Colour in June 2016 and then just a year later, was spotted in it again for the Easter Service, in April 2017.
Temperley London Dress: She first wore the black lace dress at the War Horse Premiere, in January 2012, but then, just months later, donned it again, at the St. Andrews University Gala, in December 2012.
Hobbs Coat: Even Kate is a fan of a staple coat, as she’s reworn a classic number from Hobbs, which she first wore on Christmas Day in December 2012, and then again on a visit to Newcastle, in October 2013.
Kate Middleton’s sartorial choices continue to inspire many, proving that elegance and sustainability can go hand in hand.
