Princess Kate might love a trouser suit, but she debuted a sophisticated new coat dress as she attended the annual Commonwealth Day ceremony on Monday, March 9. The Prince and Princess of Wales showed a united front amid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's recent scandals, and she leaned into consistency and royal heritage with her bespoke outfit. Kate chose to represent one of the colors of the Commonwealth with her all-blue outfit, wearing a blazer-style Catherine Walker dress with a pleated skirt and sharp shoulder pads. She paired the outfit with her often-worn five-strand pearl necklace by Susan Caplan and Queen Elizabeth's Bahrain Pearl drop earrings. Instead of one of her many Emmy London bags, the Princess of Wales carried a croc-effect navy chain wallet by Scottish brand Strathberry, adding a pair of matching blue Gianvito Rossi suede pumps. The Princess of Wales updated an older navy statement hat by Sean Barrett, adding netting on its wide brim.
