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

The royal paid tribute to the late designer on a recent engagement
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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.

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The Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to the late Alexander McQueen on the tenth anniversary of his death

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.

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.

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The Duchess of Cambridge chose Alexander McQueen for her big day on April 29, 2011

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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The royal re-wore one of her McQueen gowns to the 2020 BAFTAs

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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The royal couple photographed during the Diamond Jubilee Tour of Malaysia

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

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

WATCH BELOW: Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Laugh At Rebel Wilson’s Joke At 2020 BAFTAs

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

WATCH BELOW: Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Laugh At Rebel Wilson’s Joke At 2020 BAFTAs

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