Princess Kate shone in a “power suit” by Alexander McQueen when welcoming England’s triumphant women’s rugby squad to Windsor Castle for a special celebration of their World Cup success.
The Princess of Wales previously wore the outfit in 2023 during a pre-campaign launch event for the Baftas.
The blazer costs a hefty £1,390, with royals such as the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa owning the McQueen “Leaf Crepe Drop Hem Jacket in Welsh Red”.
The description reads: “Tailoring is a key part of Alexander McQueen’s DNA, which is why you’ll discover immaculate cuts and modern silhouettes with edge in each collection.
The Princess of Wales suited up in a ‘power suit’ by Alexander McQueen | TOBYSHEPHEARD/KENSINGTONPALACE
“Framed by padded, structured shoulders, this asymmetric blazer is made from smooth red crepe with peak lapels.
“Style it as a suit with the matching red pants in our edit.”
The Princess of Wales’s McQueen “Narrow Bootcut Trousers in Welsh Red” are described as “Welsh red bootcut trousers in leaf crepe featuring side pockets and a back jet pocket. Finished with a concealed front fastening.”
The bootcut trousers cost a staggering £590 to complement Kate’s slim figure.
The outfit comes to a total of £1,980
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Adding the items, the Princess of Wales’s “power suit” totals £1,980.
Further details read: “Refresh your tailored collection with the Narrow Bootcut Trousers from Alexander McQueen.
“Designed with a mid-rise waist and concealed fastening, this pair is cut to a slim fit with a bootcut hem to create a refined silhouette.
“With twin hand pockets to the front and a welt pocket at the rear, this pair is finished in a burst of red with pressed creases down the middle of each leg.”
Kate previously wore the outfit in 2023
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The Princess of Wales wore the stunning suit while hosting the Red Roses at Windsor Castle as part of her role as Patron of the Rugby Football Union.
The reception celebrated England’s dominant victory at Twickenham, where they secured their third World Cup title with a decisive 33-0 victory over Canada.
A record-breaking crowd of 81,885 spectators watched the victory, with John Mitchell’s team extending their very impressive unbeaten streak to 33 matches in a row.
The squad members and coaching staff were treated to a guided tour of the historic castle before meeting the royal.
The Princess of Wales wore the stunning suit while hosting the Red Roses at Windsor Castle
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During the gathering, the players had the opportunity to present Kate with the Rugby World Cup trophy itself.
The event ended with an official group picture of the princess with the entire England team.
The Windsor reception represented a fitting tribute to a team that overcame the disappointment of losing their previous two finals to New Zealand’s Black Ferns.
Their defeat to the Black Ferns three years prior had been England’s last loss before embarking on their record-breaking winning sequence.