Duchess Of Cambridge Pays Tribute To Late Alexander McQueen On Loughborough Engagement

Kate Middleton Honours Alexander McQueen On 10th Anniversary Of His Death

The royal paid tribute to the late designer on a recent engagement - by Danielle Fowler

The Duchess of Cambridge paid sartorial tribute to the late British fashion designer, Alexander McQueen, on the tenth anniversary of his death.

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Yesterday, the royal mother-of-three joined Prince William, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall on a rare joint engagement in Loughborough, England.

Braving the nation's threat of snow, Kate wrapped up warm in a military-inspired co-ord by go-to designer Alexander McQueen.

A pair of Ralph Lauren boots, black gloves and a dainty bag - also by the designer - completed the winning ensemble.

The Duchess of Cambridge has long been a royal fan of the fashion house with her Kensington Palace closet famously boasting an impressive number of his designs.

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Today The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, together with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, to meet patients and staff. DMRC Stanford Hall rehabilitates some of the most seriously injured members of the British Armed Forces, whilst also helping to return those who have been injured in the course of training to work. Facilities at the centre includes gyms, swimming and hydrotherapy pools, alongside social spaces and places for relaxation. DMRC Stanford Hall is part of the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC) programme, which was spearheaded by the late Duke of Westminster to provide 21st century clinical rehabilitation for the Armed Forces and the Nation on the Stanford Hall estate - In 2018 The Duke of Cambridge attended a special ceremony as the Defence facility was handed over to the nation by the current The Duke of Westminster. Photos © PA

Her unwavering love affair with the label first began when the 38-year-old said "I do" in a now-famous lace gown by McQueen's successor, Sarah Burton.

Ever since, Kate has flown the British flag high for the brand on multiple high-profile occasions from Prince George's christening on October 23, 2013 to sister Pippa Middleton's nuptials on May 20, 2017.

Most recently, the Duchess of Cambridge made the headlines by re-wearing one of her McQueen gowns to the 2020 BAFTAs on February 3.

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She first donned the gold and cream number during the Diamond Jubilee Tour of Malaysia back in 2012.

Creative director Sarah Burton was commissioned by the royal to create the bespoke look for a dinner with the King and Queen of the nation.

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Lee Alexander McQueen passed away on February 11, 2010 after taking his own life at the age of 40.

Danielle Fowler

Danielle Fowler is a contributor at marie claire Australia.

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