Middleton arrived at the event along with several other members of the British royal family. Prince William And King Charlesand also Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria Starmer. Queen Camilla However, he was unable to attend because he was diagnosed with a chest infection earlier this week. “Whilst this is a source of great disappointment for the Queen, she will celebrate the occasion privately at home and hopes to return to public duties early next week,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

For the event, the Princess of Wales opted for the grounded style she has been channeling since announcing her recovery from cancer. To share the news in September, she posted an emotional video with her family in which she wore a boho, bell-sleeved Veronica Beard dress that gave off a sense of comfort and cosiness; For her appearance in Stockport, she wore a maroon polka dot long coat. A blouse that is both stylish and suitable for the solemnity of the event.

While tonight’s event had a similarly significant significance, it was clear that even after a pretty tumultuous year, Middleton hasn’t lost her love for fashion.