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Emma Shacklock

Kate Middleton's Royal Variety gown declares velvet is IN for winter as she goes glam in festive emerald green

Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles, wearing a velvet dress, as she departs after attending the Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall on November 19, 2025.

The Princess of Wales has just worn a new contender for "most iconic green dress" in her collection as she stepped out in a floor-length velvet gown at this year’s Royal Variety Performance. She and Prince William haven’t attended since 2023 and no-one will be forgetting this appearance - or outfit - in a hurry.

Although Catherine typically favours British clothing brands, this stunning maxi dress was by German designer, Talbot Runhof, and was very similar to their current season Bobonne 2 design. Not quite bardot, the neckline of the gown was still slightly shoulder-bearing.

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