The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, left onlookers in awe as she graced the Earthshot Awards alongside Prince William.
The royal couple made a striking entrance on Sunday, walking the green carpet to the inaugural Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony hosted at Alexandra Palace in London.
Embracing the sustainable theme of the event, Kate donned a stunning 2011 Alexander McQueen ensemble, a silver-white Grecian-style gown accentuated by a gold belt that elegantly cinched her waist.
This outfit was a repeat from a previous BAFTA event during her first royal tour of Canada and the US with Prince William by her side.
Prince William complemented his wife’s attire with a bold fashion choice, opting for a green velvet suit paired with a black turtleneck.
The duo engaged in conversation with Jason Knauf, the chief executive of their royal foundation, as they mingled on the green carpet.
Fans of the royal couple took to social media, expressing admiration for their impeccable outfit selections for the prestigious award ceremony.
Cheryl Smiles gushed, “Beautiful couple,” while MS Page Jocelyn tweeted, “I’m obsessed with Prince William’s green velvet jacket with the black turtleneck.”
Sapphire Blues 3 echoed the sentiment, stating, “So proud of them.
Just stunning, our future king and queen consort.”
In adherence to the event’s eco-conscious ethos, guests were encouraged to consider the environment when choosing their attire for the ceremony.
Notably, no guests opted to fly into London for the occasion, aligning with the Earthshot Awards’ sustainability efforts.
Actress Emma Watson made a statement on the green carpet by wearing an upcycled wedding dress crafted from 10 dresses sourced from Oxfam.
Clara Amfo, co-presenter of the award, commended Prince William’s acting skills, highlighting his affable nature during the filming process.
The attention-grabbing green velvet blazer sported by Prince William garnered widespread praise from royal enthusiasts online.
Comments flooded in, with Ishigul underscore Merdin1 remarking, “The green velvet jacket of Prince William is so cool,” and Farchio3 adding, “Breathtakingly beautiful.
Easy and green, Prince William.”
Even Lisa Tant weighed in, noting, “One of the only times I have seen Prince William out style Kate.
Love the velvet blazer.”
Organized by Prince William and the Royal Foundation, the Earthshot Awards offer a substantial £1 million prize to five environmental activists and entrepreneurs, selected from a pool of 15 nominees.
The star-studded event featured captivating performances and appearances by renowned figures such as Emma Watson, Emma Thompson, and the Duchess herself.
Musical acts including Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, KSI, Yemi Alladay, and Shawn Mendes graced the stage, with Coldplay’s performance uniquely powered by energy generated from 60 cyclists.
Prior to the event, Prince Charles expressed his pride in his son’s dedication to environmental causes, lauding the Earthshot Prize’s ambitious objectives.
Sustainability remained a focal point throughout the evening, with guests adhering to a paperless policy and enjoying plant-based cuisine.