Kate Middleton Drops Jaws in Fiery Red Look Alongside Prince William at Royal Ascot

Kate Middleton spiced things up at the 2023 Royal Ascot races on June 23, wearing a bold red dress and sneaking in an intimate display of affection for Prince William.

By Alyssa Morin Jun 23, 2023 8:15 PMTags
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Kate Middleton had a royally fabulous outing.

The Princess of Wales stepped out in eye-catching style for the 2023 Royal Ascot races on June 23.

While attending her first day of the sporting event in Berkshire with Prince William, Kate stole the show in a vivid red tea-length dress. The Alexander McQueen design featured a draped V-neckline, puffed long sleeves and a belted waistline. She accessorized with gold drop earrings, a floral hat by Philip Treacy in a bright shade of crimson, a coordinating clutch and heels.

As for Prince William? He looked as dapper as ever, wearing a traditional black suit that he paired with a sky-blue vest and multicolored tie. He completed his outfit with a matching top hat.

The couple's statement-making attire wasn't the only notable aspect of their appearance. Kate sneaked in a rare PDA moment with her husband, tapping his royal hiney before preparing to present The Commonwealth Cup. During Kate's intimate display of affection, the future king of Britain flashed a wide smile.

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Kate Middleton's Style Evolution

This isn't the first time Kate has made bold moves at the Royal Ascot races. In June 2022, she wowed in a white and brown polka dot long-sleeve dress and matching hat that resembled a similar look Princess Diana wore to a 1986 Epsom Derby.

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And it's clear Kate is having a fashion renaissance considering she's pushing the boundaries more than ever before. 

In a surprising move during Easter services on April 9, Kate turned heads with her red hot manicure—a shade she hadn't publicly worn since marrying Prince William in 2011. 

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Her fiery nails came off the heels of another eye-catching look, as she ruled the red carpet at the 2023 BAFTA Film Awards in February.

For the star-studded event, Kate slipped into a striking white one-shoulder Alexander McQueen gown that she paired with black opera-length gloves. 

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Of course, we're only scratching the surface here. Keep reading to relive the royal's brightest and boldest fashion moments below.

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