For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a royal tour. And one thing's for sure: Kate Middleton's tour wardrobe - AKA the tourdrobe - is on-point.
To mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, members of the royal family will be visiting a number of countries in the Commonwealth, celebrating 70 years of her accession. In what will be their first overseas tour together this year, the Cambridges will visit Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas, travelling for a week from March 19 to 26.
The Cambridges touched down in Philip S. W Goldson International Airport in Belize City on Saturday, marking the start of the tour. For their arrival, Middleton stepped off the plane wearing a fitted lace dress in royal blue from Jenny Packham, along with similarly bright pumps from one of her favourite shoe brands Emmy London.
On day two, the Duke and Duchess visited the Che'il Mayan Chocolate Factory in Maya Center Village, Southern Belize, where they were given a tour of the cocoa plantation farm and shown how the chocolate is made. Wearing a Tory Burch midi dress, Stuart Weitzman wedges and Sézane earrings, Middleton debuted the start of her tourdrobe. Next stop was a coastal village, Hopkins, noted as being the cultural centre for the Garifuna community in Belize.
During day three, William and Kate visited the ancient Mayan archaeological site, Caracol, located deep in the jungle of the Chiquibul Forest. Later on in the evening, Middleton shone in a bright pink shimmering gown by The Vampire's Wife to attend Cahal Pech where the Governor General of Belize hosted a reception to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
On day four, she wowed in three different outfits, two of which were vintage. One was a belted red jacket from YSL, which she styled with wide-leg white trousers and a matching bag from Mulberry; the other, a striped and printed dress from the '50s that was sourced from Cheltenham's Willow Hilson.
For day five, Middleton packed power tailoring, a crisp white blazer from Alexander McQueen, paired with a bold orange blouse by Ridley London, and another vintage find (a woven tangerine bag) from Willow Hilson. Later on in the evening, she stole the show in an emerald green gown by Jenny Packham.
In addition to Kate and William's tour, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will visit the Republic of Ireland from March 23 to 25, while Princess Anne will visit Papua New Guinea from April 11 to 13.
Kate recently completed a two-day visit to Copenhagen, and dressed for the occasion in a red blazer from Zara, so excitement has been brewing about what she wears (or re-wears) on this tour.
The Royal Train Tour at the end of 2020 saw her recycle some of her favourites from over the years. For the last stop back at Windsor Castle, Kate wore a forest green coat from Catherine Walker. And while she might have tricked you into thinking it was new, she actually just added a black faux-fur trim to the same coat that she'd worn earlier that year while in Ireland.
Back in 2019, the Duke and Duchess visited Pakistan for a four-day tour and displayed an array of diplomatic fashions that saw Kate Middleton subtly paying homage to her host country and her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. It's not surprising, considering how fond Princess Diana was of Pakistan, making her first trip to the country in 1991 and visiting again two more times.
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1 of 12Day Six
The Duke and Duchess attended the Commissioning Parade at the Jamaica Defence Force for day six of the royal tour. Kate opted to wear an ivory lace dress by Alexander McQueen for the occasion, accessorising with an Anya Hindmarch white silk clutch and statement Philip Treacy saucer.
2 of 12Day Five
Arriving to a dinner hosted by Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica, Kate Middleton shone in a glittering emerald gown by Jenny Packham. Her emerald jewellery is straight from the Queen's collection - and she's also wearing the royal family order of Queen Elizabeth II, worn by female members of the royal family on formal occasions.
3 of 12Day Five
For a meeting with Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, and his wife Juliet, Kate Middleton pulled out a crisp trouser suit - the blazer is from Alexander McQueen - with zesty accents. The woven bag is another vintage hit from Willow Hilson, while the tangerine-tinted blouse is from Ridley London.
4 of 12Day Four
Arriving at Norman Manley International Airport, Middleton wowed in custom-made Roksanda, along with a new pair of spike-heeled white and gold pumps from Aquazzura.
5 of 12Day Four
In Trench Town, Jamaica, she stepped out in this vintage number from the '50s, a dress that was sourced from a vintage boutique in Cheltenham, Willow Hilson. She accessorised with a bangle by Lashawndla Bailey-Miller, a jewellery designer from Jamaica, and slingback pumps from Russell & Bromley.
6 of 12Day Four
Vintage YSL has a devoted following, one that now includes Kate Middleton. The Duchess wore a belted jacket from the brand's archives to Philip S. W Goldson International Airport, accessorising with pearl earrings from Anthropologie, and a top-handle bag from Mulberry.
7 of 12Day Three
Stepping out in an absolute show-stopper; Kate dazzled in shimmering fuchsia gown by The Vampires Wife worn with Jimmy Choo heels and O'nitaa earrings. The Cambridge's attended a reception held at the Mayan ruins situated in Cahal Pech hosted by Governor General of Belize.
8 of 12Day Three
Day Three; William and Kate visit Caracol deep in the jungle of the Chiquibul forest. For the trip to the ancient Mayan archaeological site, Kate opted for G-Star Raw khaki trousers, a classic John Lewis & Partners white t-shirt, her favourite Ray-Bans and a pair of iconic canvas Superga trainers.
9 of 12Day Three
Throughout the visit, the Duchess added a beige safari style jacket by Scotch & Soda. What else does one wear in the depths of the jungle?
10 of 12Day Two
She switched up her accessories on day two, swapping espadrilles for some Stuart Weitzman wedges and a raffia clutch by Anya Hindmarch (which looks like it can double as a fan if needed).
11 of 12Day Two
For their visit to Hopkins in Belize, a small coastal village, the Duchess wore a floral Tory Burch midi dress, classic Ray-Ban sunglasses, Stella McCartney espadrilles and blue earrings by one of her favourite brands, Sézane.
12 of 12Day One
Arriving at Philip S. W Goldson International Airport, Middleton opted for a royal blue lace dress from Jenny Packham, Emmy London pumps and sapphire earrings thought to be from Princess Diana's collection.