She had a whirlwind day in Jamaica, but the Duchess of Cambridge still found time to showcase her fashion credentials with three outfit changes in quick succession.
As she departed Belize for Jamaica from Belize yesterday, the royal sported a a vintage red Yves Saint Laurent jacket she bought while studying at the University of St Andrews, where she met Prince William two decades ago.
She then changed into a custom Roksanda dress in the yellow of the Jamaican flag when touching down in the country alongside Prince William.
The bespoke piece, featuring a wrap top and a billowing skirt, appears to have been inspired by the £1,095 Brigitte midi dress in marigold by the designer label. Kate’s has been designed with short sleeves, but a sleeveless version is available.
Showcasing her love of diplomatic dressing again with the yellow garment, the mother-of-three teamed the statement piece with Aquazzura white heels, featuring gold stripe cut-outs.
For outfit number three, Kate changed into a striped coral and turquoise piece, believed to be a £369 print dress from Willow Hilson Vintage – a Cheltenham-based boutique – for a visit to Trench Town – the birthplace of reggae music.
The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured) proved her fashion prowess once again when arriving in Jamaica with her husband Prince William
Kate (pictured), 40, donned a custom Roksanda dress in the yellow of the Jamaican flag when touching down in the country alongside the Duke of Cambridge, 39
Kate swapped her yellow dress for a striped coral and turquoise piece, believed to be a £369 print dress from Willow Hilson Vintage – a Cheltenham-based boutique. She coupled the look with sandy-coloured wedged shoes
When setting off for Jamaica from Belize earlier today, the royal sported a a vintage red Yves Saint Laurent jacket (pictured) she bought while studying at the University of St Andrews, where she met Prince William two decades ago.
Her dress had a square neckline, but spaghetti straps and a shawl are also available. She finished off her look with sandy-coloured wedge shoes and a bangle by Jamaican designer Lashawndla Bailey-Miller.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Jamaica hours after a demonstration against their presence in the country took to the streets.
The couple were given a full ceremonial arrival at Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport as they embarked on a three-day tour to the country to mark the Queen’s historic Platinum jubilee.
They were greeted by a line up of dignitaries including Lisa Hanna, former Miss World 1993, who is now a politician from the People’s National Party who are calling for a referendum to abolish the monarchy.
Their arrival came as up to 100 people demonstrated outside of the British High Commission in Kingston at having a UK head of state and the issue of Britain’s historic role in slavery.
Kate’s bespoke piece, featuring a wrap top and a billowing skirt, appears to have been inspired by the £1,095 Brigitte midi dress in marigold by the designer label
With an architectural twist on the bodice, Kate’s skirt flows freely to show off her Aquazzura ‘Cece’ pumps
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arriving in Jamaica today. Kate’s version of the bespoke gown has been designed with short sleeves, however the dress is available without sleeves
Kate looked stunning in a custom Roksanda dress in the yellow of the Jamaican flag as she arrived at Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport
The Duchess of Cambridge was a vision in yellow as she met dignitaries upon arrival in Jamaica
The Duchess of Cambridge was beaming as she arrived at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica on day four of her visit to the Caribbean on behalf of the Queen
Kate kept her hair in a ponytail and added a touch more glitz to her outfit with a pair of dazzling golden earrings
Kate and William were greeted as they stepped of the plane upon arrival at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica
A royal aide said that the duke and duchess were ‘aware of the protest’.
It is understood that William is set to publicly address the issue of slavery in a key-note speech he is due to give at a dinner thrown by the Governor General, the Queen’s official representative on the island.
The Queen last visited Jamaica, her fourth largest realm, in 2002.
Their arrival came as Kensington Palace released an extraordinary ‘holiday-style’ video taken of the couple diving on Sunday afternoon in Belize.
It shows William and Kate in full scuba gear swimming with a metre-long nurse shark.
They were greeted by a line up of dignitaries including Lisa Hanna, former Miss World 1993, who is now a politician from the People’s National Party
Showcasing her love of diplomatic dressing again with the yellow garment, the mother-of-three teamed the statement piece with Aquazzura white heels, featuring gold stripe cut-outs
The Duchess appeared in high spirits as she arrived at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica
Kate grinned as she and William arrived in at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica on the fourth day of their royal tour
The Duchess of Cambridge after arriving at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on the fourth day of her royal tour
She finished off her look with and a bangle by Jamaican designer Lashawndla Bailey-Miller.
And there was another quick change when Kate swapped her yellow dress for a striped coral and turquoise piece, believed to be a £369 print dress from Willow Hilson Vintage – a Cheltenham-based boutique.
Her dress had a square neckline, but spaghetti straps and a shawl are also available. She finished off her look with sandy-coloured wedged shoes and a bangle by Jamaican designer Lashawndla Bailey-Miller.
