Kate Middleton Returns to Her Beloved McQueen Coat for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Kate Middleton went for occasion dressing for Tuesday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade at the Mons Barracks in Aldershot, England, rewearing a green McQueen coat with additional designer pieces for the Irish heritage holiday. Middleton was mostly monochrome for Tuesday’s parade, emphasizing the color green, evocative of one of the three colors in Ireland’s flag and of the independent country’s iconic symbol: the shamrock. The centerpiece of the Princess of Wales‘ attire was her green McQueen coat. Kate Middleton Getty Images The long-sleeve piece featured a midi hem and double-breasted silhouette with sharp lapels and hip pockets. Middleton coordinated her green statement coat with a Gina Foster Millinery hat in a shade of forest green, crafted with felt fabric. With black buttons fastened to her coat, the Princess of Wales accentuated her McQueen design with black pieces throughout her attire, including black suede high heel boots by Ralph Lauren. Kate Middleton Getty Images As for accessories, Middleton wore emerald and diamond halo earrings from London-based jewelry label Asprey. An extra touch of symbolism included the small boutonniere of shamrock’s fastened to the lapel of the Princess of Wales’ McQueen coat. Finishing touches included a black scarf and gloves to keep the royal warm and a statement belt at

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