Princess Kate jumps on major 2025 fashion trend in candy-coloured party dress

Embracing the British spring weather, the Princess of Wales was a radiant host at the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace alongside her husband, Prince William, on Tuesday.

The Waleses stepped in to hold the event on behalf of King Charles, observing the national anthem before joining the likes of Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh for the sunny event.

Embodying her classic poise, Kate opted for a fit-and-flare Emilia Wickstead dress in the buttery yellow colour that has taken the fashion industry by storm for spring. Features included a wrapped waist, long sleeves and an A-line midi skirt. 

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The royal completed her look with a matching floral hat by Philip Treacy, with her long brunette hair styled in a twisted updo and radiant makeup with a dewy base.

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She wore the exact same outfit back in 2022 for the National Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Garden parties

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The event comes shortly after the King opened the doors to his private home for the first palace garden party of the year to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

For the afternoon soiree, Charles, 76, looked smart in a grey morning suit with a black top hat as he stepped out to mingle with attendees who had made a positive impact in their community. His wife Camilla, 77, looked beautiful in a teal blue crepe silk dress with a cream lace inset by Christian Dior and a hat by Philip Treacy

Meanwhile, the Princess Royal and the Duchess of Edinburgh also made glamorous appearances, with the former reviving one of her favourite coat-dresses by Shibumi, while the latter wore a black and white floral dress from Erdem. 

Kate's party looks

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The Princess of Wales has often favoured candy-coloured outfits for garden parties, from her lemon-yellow textured coat by Emilia Wickstead to her belted cloud blue dress by Christopher Kane.

One of her most memorable appearances was her Buckingham Palace garden party debut back in 2012, one year after she married into the royal family.

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She wore a pastel pink pleated 'Alice' dress by Emilia Wickstead, who has since become known as one of her favourite occasionwear designers. Kate added a blush hat designed by Jane Corbett and L.K. Bennett accessories.