Is Kate Middleton set to wear Alexander McQueen for the King’s coronation on May 6?

Although it has been revealed that the soon to be Queen Camilla is to wear Bruce Oldfield for King Charles’s coronation, nothing as yet has been revealed about Kate Middleton’s choice of outfit for the occasion. However, without question, it is more than likely that Kate opts for Alexander McQueen as it is a designer label she has come to rely on for momentous royal occasions. 

Here are Kate’s most memorable Alexander McQueen outfits she has worn for royal occasions

Kate Middleton and Prince William’s wedding on 29 April 2011

For someone who has worked in the bridal industry for many years, I can say wholeheartedly that Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen wedding dress was nothing short of a  triumph and I know that it still inspires many brides to be today. It was also somewhat reminiscent of the bridal gown the Hollywood actress Grace Kelly chose to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. 

Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen wedding dress was created for her by Sarah Burton, the creative director of the brand who released a statement at the time. “It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it,” she said.

When it came to the style of the wedding dress, Kate opted for a classic look that would stand the test of time. With lace sleeves, a V-neck décolleté, and a train that was nearly nine-feet-long, it was everything you would have expected from a Royal wedding dress, but exceeded the expectations of so many. 

Welcoming the President of Singapore and his wife in London in 2014

Kate had been forced to postpone several engagements that year due to suffering with Hyperemesis Gravidarum whilst pregnant with Princess Charlotte, but was well enough to greet the President of Singapore and his wife on behalf of Her Majesty, The Queen in London. For the event, she chose an elegant grey Prince of Wales plaid Alexander McQueen coat dress. 

A State Visit to Canada in 2016

Kate Middleton’s red and white tiered Alexander McQueen dress for a State Visit to Canada in 2016 was a slight departure in style from her other McQueen outfits. Rather than structured and formal, it was more playful and obviously deliberately matched the colours of the Canadian flag. 

Royal Ascot 2017

In many ways Kate’s Alexander McQueen dress she chose for Royal Ascot in 2017 was reminiscent of her bridal gown as it featured lace and was white. It featured a high neck and she chose a hat in a similar colour to suit the chic feel of the dress. 

State Visit to Norway 2018

Although Kate was pregnant at the time on her State Visit to Norway in 2017, she looked resplendent in an Alexander McQueen gown when she was escorted by King Harald at an official dinner at the Royal Palace in Oslo. The dress was a very subtle pale pink colour and featured a diamond-encrusted floral pattern across the neckline.

US State Visit to the UK in 2019

Once again white was the choice of colour for Kate’s Alexander McQueen ruffled dress that she wore for an official dinner with the then president of the States, Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump, which took place at Buckingham Palace. Vogue France described it as ‘providing serious inspiration for future brides.’

Queen Elizabeth 11’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022

For Queen Elizabeth 11’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, Kate chose to wear an Alexander McQueen blazer dress that she had previously worn to the G7 Summit at The Eden Project in June 2021. To complete the look, Kate opted for a Philip Treacy hat in navy and white and wore a pair of earrings that had been previously worn by her late mother in law, Princess Diana.