On March 19, Prince William and Catherine, Duches of Cambridge jetted off on their first official royal tour in almost two years.
With plans to travel through Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, the couple were ready to trade the brisk London chill for the sunshine and heat of the beautiful nations they were about to touch down in.
And that meant something very special for Catherine; a chance to show off her summer style in vibrant colours and bold prints that pay homage to the fashions of each of the countries she was about to visit.
Catherine delighted locals with her chic style from the very first day she touched down on her royal tour.
(Image: Getty)From the moment she and William touched down, the duchess was ready to embrace bold hues and delightfully laid-back outfits that were perfect for some of their more hands-on engagements.
Pairing chic new styles with accessories she’s had in rotation for more than 10 years, the duchess was clearly setting up to provide a royal masterclass in reinventing recycled pieces.
And by god, did she look good doing it!
Keep scrolling to see all of Catherine’s best outfits from her royal tour, as well as the details of every piece she wore.
For her final appearance of the tour, Catherine chose an ’80s inspired belted dress by Alessandra Rich which retails at an impressive $2,800. She paired the yellow printed frock with white Gianvito Rossi pumps and a matching Ferragamo clutch.
Waving goodbye to the Bahamas – and their tour – the couple jetted back to the UK and their children, who have been waiting on their return.
For the final day of her and William’s tour of the Caribbean, Catherine slipped into this cotton candy pink Rixo dress with a matching clutch from Emmy London, one of her favourite brands and her trusty Castañer brown espadrilles.
At an outing to the Bahamian Daystar Evangelical Church, the duchess also wore her eye-catching Nadia Irena ‘Maya’ earrings, which she’d worn the day before.
There was only one word to describe Catherine in this Phillipa Lepley gown: heavenly. The luxurious turquoise satin gown stole the show as she and William attended a glamorous reception hosted by the Bahamian Governor General.
Catherine chose recycled jewels for the evening reception, donning the same Van Cleef & Arpels necklace and earring set she wore to the BAFTAs in 2020, and completed the look with a blue satin Lulu Guinness clutch.
Even a shower of rain couldn’t dull the duchess’ shine in this comfy, casual outfit on day seven of the tour. She wore a Gill Marine polo and Superga sneakers for The Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta at Montagu Bay, later adding a Tribord sailing jacket to keep the rain off.
Catherine looked divine in this floating green frock by Self Portrait as she visited Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau, pairing it with white leather Jimmy Choo pumps.
Even a shower of rain couldn’t spoil her mood, and the yellow underside of her umbrella paired perfectly with her large gold Nadia Irena ‘Maya’ earrings.
Too sweet! As they touched down in the Bahamas, Catherine changed into this bespoke Emilia Wickstead dress with a unique open collar.
The 40-year-old wore this vibrant green Emilia Wickstead frock as she and William headed to the airport to jet to the Bahamas, accessorising with a unique hummingbird brooch on loan from the Queen. Catherine wore the same frock at the women’s single’s finals at Wimbledon 2021.
Catherine began day six of the royal tour in this heavenly bespoke Alexander McQueen white lace dress, which she paired with a Philip Treacy hat and her favourite Emmy London Rebecca pumps in white.
Her jewellery was subtle but sentimental; the duchess wore the Queen’s Silver Jubilee pearl earrings and Princess Diana’s three-strand pearl bracelet for the occasion.
This Jenny Packham number stole the show when Catherine and William headed out for an evening reception on day five of the tour. She paired it with gold, diamond and emerald jewels on loan from the Queen.
Catherine made a statement in white on her second day in Jamaica, pairing this tailored Alexander McQueen suit with a bright orange Ridley London blouse and matching Willow Hilson Vintage bag.
As always, the Duchess opted for understated makeup and accessories, including a pair of Maria Black earrings she previously wore for her brief trip to Denmark in 2022.
WATCH BELOW: See Catherine visit a maternity ward in Jamaica in this divine outfit. Story continues after video.
Prince William and Kate Middleton visit a teaching school in Jamaica
Kate Middleton
After touching down in Jamaica, Catherine changed into a striped coral and turquoise Willow Hilson Vintage dress from the 1950s to try her hand at playing the drums at the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum.
Kate Middleton
The Duchess shone as she arrived in Jamaica in a vibrant yellow Roksanda dress, drawing inspiration from one of the colours in the Jamaican flag. Her gown has a special connection to Australia as she wore the same designer when she arrived in Sydney in 2014.
Kate Middleton
Kate kept her makeup natural and pulled her hair into a low ponytail to show off her white drop earrings by Sézan, completing her ensemble with white Aquazzura pumps and a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.
Kate Middleton
Kate departed Belize in a vitage Yves Saint Laurent jacket bought during her University years and wide-legged white pants, which she styled with a white Mulberry bag and Aquazurra heels.
What a dress. Catherine wowed in this bespoke shimmering pink dress from The Vampire’s Wife on the third evening of her and William’s tour.
She paired the stunning gown with Jimmy Choo heels and these Onitaa London Crystal Drop Earrings, which she wore to the premiere of the James Bond film No Time To Die in 2021.
It was casual chic for day three of their royal tour, when Catherine and William visited to Caracol, an ancient Mayan archaeological site in the Chiquibul jungle.
The duchess paired a plain white John Lewis scoop top with G Star Raw olive cargo skinny jeans, completing the look with a fresh white pair of Superga sneakers. She kept her accessories minimal, opting for a simple pair of Ray-Ban shades and Spells of Love gold hoop earrings which retail for $106.
She later threw a light jacket over the top of her outfit, keeping to the ultimate neutral colour palette.
Heading out for some more hands-on engagements on day two, Catherine changed into a colourful patterned maxi dress that paid homage to local fashions.
She donned a Tory Burch Smocked Midi Dress in the Blue Painted Roses pattern, which usually retails for $645 and sold out almost instantly after Catherine was spotted in it.
Catherine accessorised with this Anya Hindmarch Woven Fan Clutch, which she has had in her closet for years – the duchess was previously spotted carrying it in 2011 and 2014.
To complete her outfit, Catherine donned a set of cobalt blue Sezan ‘Charlie’ earrings, which retail for just $95, and comfy Stuart Weitzman ‘Minx’ wedge sandals.
Catherine chose a royal blue ensemble as she touched down in Belize with William for the first day of their whirlwind royal tour, their first in two years.
The royal wore a bespoke Jenny Packham lace peplum dress, paired with a matching set of Emmy London ‘Rebecca’ suede pumps and a scalloped clutch. Her colour choices may be a nod to the royal blue of the Belizean flag.
The Duchess alsochose blue accessories, re-wearing her beloved diamond and sapphire earrings and pendant – the same set she wore to the Commonwealth Day Service a week before.
