The Secret Messages in Kate Middleton's Garden Party Outfit

Kate Middleton chose to wear a yellow dress and a hat with a history at a recent garden party. The event took place on May 20, 2025, at Buckingham Palace. The dress was a nod to the late Queen Elizabeth, who loved bright colors. Kate had worn the same dress before, at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022. The yellow dress was a smart choice, making the Queen stand out in crowds, as she once explained. Kate's accessories also told a story. She wore earrings from her wedding to Prince William in 2011. But there was more. Her hat was the same one she wore to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018. This was just a day after Harry and Meghan's seventh wedding anniversary. The hat was distinctive, with round flowers and a rosette. It was a bold choice, fitting for a special event. The hat had only been worn a few times before, including at Trooping the Colour in 2019. Kate's fashion choices might seem like coincidences. But in the royal world, nothing is left to chance. Kate's team, or even Kate herself, must have known the significance of her outfit. The hat, in particular, was a clear nod to Harry and Meghan. It was a subtle way of acknowledging their anniversary. But it also raised questions about their relationship. Once, Kate was close with Harry. They were like siblings, with Harry even calling her the sister he never had. But things changed. Harry's relationship with William became strained. This affected Kate's bond with Harry too. Meghan, on the other hand, had hoped for a bond with Kate. They were both outsiders, after all. But Kate was uninterested in forming a close bond with Meghan. This was revealed in a book by royal biographer Omid Scobie. Despite this, Meghan had kind words for Kate in her interview with Oprah Winfrey. She spoke of the unfair polarity between them. The garden party was a chance for Kate and William to mingle with guests from their patronages. They met with people from Homewards, Action for Children, and Ty Hafan. They also spoke with the family of Liz Hatton, a young photographer who had met with Kate before her death. Other guests included Holocaust survivor Steven Frank and young Tony Hudgell. Tony had missed a previous garden party due to traffic. But he was invited again this year, and he finally got to meet the Princess of Wales. This was Kate's first garden party since 2023. It was a day filled with meaningful encounters and subtle messages, all wrapped up in a yellow dress and a distinctive hat.