LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 18: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the Royal Variety Performance at the Palladium Theatre on November 18, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)John Phillips/Getty Images
All eyes will be on Kate Middleton tomorrow night as she joins Prince William for the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall. The Prince and Princess of Wales will put on a display of black tie brilliance as they grace the annual celebration as guests of honour. But what might the Princess wear for the occasion?
For her five previous outings at the annual event, Kate has opted for a mix of tried-and-tested labels (Jenny Packham, Alexander McQueen), reworn favourites (including a sequinned spectacle from a royal tour) and new, custom creations (see: the 2023 outing in Safiyaa). It is the first black tie outing for the royal couple in a number of months, so royal watchers will be eagerly waiting to see if Kate Middleton uses it as an opportunity to debut a new, show-stopping look.
Designers that will no doubt be in discussion include Sarah Burton for Givenchy – worn to the French state visit in July – and Phillipa Lepley – donned for President Donald Trump’s state visit in September. But McQueen and Packham remain Kate Middleton’s two favourite black tie designers.
The Royal Variety Performance takes place every year, either in London or in a theatre around the United Kingdom. The Royal Variety Charity assists those who’ve worked professionally in the entertainment industry and in 2024 the Charity set up a dedicated team to assist those in
entertainment who are in need of help and support because of mental health issues.
