Kate Middleton Style Blog

Kate in Temperley London for the 2016 Festival of Remembrance

This evening, William and Kate joined the Queen and other members of the Royal Family at this year’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

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The Festival of Remembrance is an annual event that pays tribute to all the victims of war and conflict.

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A number of prominent royals attended the performance, including Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex.

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The Royal Albert Hall describes the performance as a “moving and enjoyable experience”.

The 2016 Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture via the Royal British Legion Facebook Page
The 2016 Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. Picture via the Royal British Legion Facebook Page

This year, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Laura Mvula, Birdy and Alexander Armstrong performed alongside the Royal Air Force Squadronaires and the Band of HM Royal Marines.

Alexander Armstrong - via Royal British Legion Facebook Page
Alexander Armstrong – via Royal British Legion Facebook Page

During the performance, organisers dropped thousands of poppies onto the heads of servicemen and women.

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The poppy leaves falling. Picture via The Royal British Legion Facebook page

You may recall the Duke and Duchess made their debut at last year’s performance?

Kate Middleton at the Festival of Remembrance 2015

Kate’s outfit:

On to Kate’s outfit now.  Kate chose Temperley London’s Callas Evening Coat.

Kate Middleton at the 2016 Festival of Remembrance

Big thanks to my friend Anna for the ID!) It’s from the designer’s Pre-fall 2014 collection.

Temperley London Callas Evening Coat

The Callas Evening Coat is made from a wool blend fabric that features a textured, embroidered pattern.  It features a high neckline and a button fastening on the front.

We’re not sure how much it retailed for on Temperley London’s website, but Brand Alley had it for £380 ($479 USD).  It was on sale from £995 ($1,254 USD).  As the coat is from a past season, it is no longer available.

Kate carried her Pretty Ballerinas velvet bow clutch bag.

Pretty Ballerinas Velvet Bow Clutch

You may recall she carried the bag on two other occasions: to the Sun Military Awards in 2011 and War Horse premiere in 2012.

Kate wears a Temperley London "Amouret" dress to the War Horse Premiere.

The company no longer sells the bow clutch bag.  If you’re looking for something similar, L.K. Bennett a black suede clutch with an oversized bow.  It’s a very close match:

LK Bennett Fay Clutch in Black Suede with Bow

For the performance, Kate chose a pair of black suede heels with pointed toes.

Gianvito Rossi 105 shoes

It looks like she’s wearing her Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps.  She’s worn them quite regularly this year.

Gianvito Rossi Bari in black

In some photos, it appears the Duchess is wearing her Oscar de la Renta earrings, first debuted last month:

Kate Middleton's Oscar de la Renta earrings