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Princess Kate, who is the National Portrait Gallery’s patron, attended the inauguration following a three-year refurbishment, the biggest redevelopment the gallery has seen since 1896.
The Princess of Wales looked stylish in a white and black belted dress from Self Portrait and her black Aquazurra heels, the Aquazzura Bow Tie 105 Black Pumps.
Kate’s chic midi dress was the Bouclè and Georgette gown featuring a pleated skirt, which she combined with a black Chanel clutch and a pair of elegant pearl drop earrings.
Royal fans absolutely loved Kate’s outfit today and hundreds took to social media to share their thoughts.
On Twitter, @TribesBritannia commented: “A beautiful dress by Self-Portrait. The Princess of Wales looks radiant.”
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Twitter user @CambridgeAwe said: “The Princess of Wales looking beautiful in a Self-Portrait dress today!”
Royal watcher @Julia_St_Albans commented: “Beautiful, classy lady,” and @HRHPWales opined Kate looked “so beautiful” today.
Royal fan @Remisagoodboy commented the Princess of Wales was looking “picture perfect” while attending the reopening of the National Portrait Gallery this morning.
Social media user @Pooja33719735 said: “The Princess of Wales is looking beautifully radiant today, as she reopens the National Portrait Gallery!”
@theworldofAC commented: “If you look for the meaning of elegance in the dictionary, you will find the photo of the Princess of Wales.”
Another one, with username @sarahdiaryz, said: “Catherine, Princess of Wales looking absolutely gorgeous today.”
Upon arrival, Kate met award-winning artist Tracey Emin, who was commissioned to create an artwork for the National Portrait Gallery’s new doors, incorporating 45 carved brass panels representing “every woman, throughout time”.
The royal later visited The Mildred and Simon Palley Learning Centre, which was a crucial part of the building’s renovation.
The centre partners with local family hubs and nurseries to encourage creative learning at the Gallery, and during her visit, Kate was seen chatting to children taking part in a multi-sensory workshop focussing on the works of Beatrix Potter.
