Kate Middleton Stuns Again in Alexander McQueen Dress She Wore to Princess Charlotte's Christening

Duchess of Cambridge wears the same white coat dress that she wore to her daughter's christening in 2015

By Meg Swertlow Jul 30, 2017 10:10 PMTags

Kate Middleton may be royalty but she's certainly not above wearing the same outfit twice, and why should she be? The mother of two's got one of the most fabulous wardrobes in the world—so it's no wonder that the 35-year-old would choose to rewear some of her favorite pieces time and time again.

Earlier today, the Duchess joined her husband in Belgium for the official commemorations marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele. At the event, Prince William spoke to a crowd at the Menin Gate monument in Ypres.

For the ceremony, William wore a regal blue suite and red and blue tie. Meanwhile his lady love opted to wear a stark white Alexander McQueen coat dress, the very same one that the Duchess of Cambridge wore to daughter Princess Charlotte's christening on July 5, 2015.

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While the main piece was the same, Kate wore a different fascinator and added a poppy broach, as well as grey pumps and matching purse. 

The event today was in honor of three months of conflict in 1917, which resulted in more than half a million casualties, 325,000 Allied soldiers and 260,000 to 400,000 Germans, in the Belgian battlefields.

According the BBC, William said in his speech, "Members of our families; our regiments; our nations; all sacrificed everything for the lives we live today. During the First World War Britain and Belgium stood shoulder to shoulder. One hundred years on, we still stand together, gathering as so many do every night, in remembrance of that sacrifice."

Alexander McQueen Gown

Kate debuted this lavender gown in 2011 at a BAFTA gala in Los Angeles, which marked her and Prince William's first Hollywood event as a couple and took place during their first joint overseas tour. The Duchess of Cambridge wore the same dress, paired with a sparkling belt, at the Earthshot Prize ceremony in London in October 2021.

Dolce & Gabbana Style

Kate was spotted wearing the D&G set while attending the Mental Health In Education conference in London. A year later she wore the same outfit during the National Portrait Gallery's Hospital Programme.

Jenny Packham Gown

Middleton first wore the sparkly blue dress during her 2016 tour if India. She was seen in the same Jenny Packham gown in early 2020, while hosting a gala for a Place2Be charity.

Alexander McQueen Coat Dress

Kate Middleton wore the coat-dress to Princess Charlotte's christening on July 15, 2015 (left), and then again to the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele on July 30, 2017 in Belgium.

Catherine Walker Coat Dress

The Duchess of Cambridge wore the dress during a tour of Australia in 2014 (right), then again for the Chelsea Flower shower in 2016 (left).

Reiss "Olivia" Coat

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a chic cream double-breasted coat with black buttons while visiting the youth mental health charity Jigsaw in Temple Bar in Dublin with Prince William in 2020. She was first seen wearing it in 2007, while attending his cousin Peter Phillips' 30th birthday party, and re-wore it several times since then.

Alexander McQueen Ensemble

Creme of the crop! Kate Middleton wore the outift for Prince George's christening in 2013 (right) and a garden party in 2016 (left). 

Hobbs Coat

The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted wearing the green coat on St. Patrick's Day in 2014 (right) and during her visit to Whitehorse, Yukon in 2016 (left).

Alexander McQueen Ensemble

Ahoy, Kate Middleton! The Duchess of Cambridge wore this nautical-inspired outfit three different times.

Michael Kors Coat

The Duchess of Cambridge wore the coat again at the opening of the Magic Garden playground.

Blue Tweed Rebecca Taylor

What a difference a hairstyle makes!

Pillar Box Red L.K.Bennett Coat

Middleton used the coat to bundle up on both occasions.

Blue Alexander McQueen Dress Coat

The duchess wore the outfit at 75th anniversary celebration events for the RAF Air Cadets on Feb. 7, 2016 and also sported the same coat on April 10, 2014, while attending a wreath-laying service at the War Memorial in Seymour Square in Blenheim, New Zealand.

Emilia Wickstead Dress in Teal

During a December 2015 visit to the Action on Addiction charity's Center for Addiction Treatment Studies, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a teal, over-the-knee, long sleeve Emilia Wickstead dress with a pleated skirt. She had worn the same outfit in 2014, during a visit to the Cathedral Church at St. Paul in Dunedin, New Zealand. Kate wore the dress in pastel pink twice in 2012.

Gray Day

Twice as nice, right Kate?

Orla Kiely Grey Pleated Dress

At a charity event this week the Duchess restyled this charming grey Orla Kiely dress she previously wore back in 2012.

Tory Burch Paulina Dress

This Tory Burch dress sold out everywhere after Kate sported it with Prince George in New Zealand, so naturally a look this good needed to be repeated.

Jenny Packham Teal Gown

Thrice as nice! She breaks out this flawless Jenny Packham gown once more for St. Andrew's 600th Anniversary dinner in NYC.

Alexander McQueen's Military Inspired Look

Catherine first opted for the Alexander McQueen blouse and skirt combo in 2011 with Prince William and again in 2014 while and during a visit Great Britain's World War II code-breaking site.

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Lacy Alexander McQueen Frock

You can't blame Kate for recycling this beige Alexander McQueen sheath—it's absolutely gorgeous. The Duchess of Cambridge first wore the number to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee lunch back in 2013, and again at the Duke of Edinburgh's 93rd birthday celebration.

Custom Cristopher Kane Coat

Who wouldn't love this custom pale-blue Cristopher Kane coat? The Duchess of Cambridge wore the coat to the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympics, and then whipped it out again for the Order of the Garter ceremony.

Luisa Spagnoli Red Suit

Kate Middleton opted for the Italian designer's suit during the royal couple's New Zealand tour. She previously wore this look in Febuary 2011 when she was visiting her alumni mater St. Andrews. 

Zara Blazer

Seen wearing the navy blazer multiple times, Kate has sported the double breasted jacket at the Royal New Zealand Air Force base, the London Olympics and in Canada when she visited the Duke of Cambridge. 

Jenny Packham Dress

Kate wore Jenny Packham at the 100 Women in Hedge Funds dinner in October 2013 and again three months later at the National Portrait Gallery. 

Alexander McQueen Dress

At the 2014 Dramatic Arts reception, Kate joined Queen Elizabeth wearing a McQueen design previously worn back in 2012 at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Flotilla event. 

Temperley London Amoret Gown

Catherine wore this lace gown first at the War Horse premiere in 2012 and then again at the screening of Natural History Museum Alive 3D in 2013. 

Alexander McQueen Tartan Coat

Kate wore this green coat back in 2012 when she visited St. Andrews and pulled it out again on Christmas Day 2013 with a Gina Foster hat. 

M Missoni Coat

On 2012 Saint David's Day, Kate donned this blue coat with pinned yellow daffodils. A few months later, she styled the same coat with a Rachel Trevor Morgan fascinator.

Roland Mouret Ivory Frock

The Duchess of Cambridge donned this long-sleeved gown at the royal premiere for Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom and also in 2012 at a private dinner.

Emilia Wickstead Coat Dress

Before pregnant Kate wore this green frock in 2013, she looked festive a year before on St. Patrick's Day honoring the Irish Guard.

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Alexander McQueen is a favorite designer of the Duchess'—her wedding dress was also designed by the label.