If there’s one brand that seems all but guaranteed a place, it’s Alexander McQueen. The future-Queen has worn the house’s designs for many defining moments of her royal career. From the start, they have been her go-to, selected as the masterminds behind the lace sleeved wedding gown seen across the world. The Princess’ loyalty to the fashion house is unwavering, making it a strong contender for one of the first fashion-related royal warrants issued in her name.
Alexander McQueen is one of Catherine’s go-to fashion houses, with the then Duchess of Cambridge selecting the designer to mastermind her gown when she married Prince William in 2011
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Other likely recipients are Catherine Walker, whose tailored, military-inspired coats have become Catherine’s pick for solemn state occasions, including Remembrance Sunday and the funeral of Prince Philip. Then there’s Jenny Packham, the designer behind some of the Princess’s most glamorous looks. From the golden gown at the No Time to Die premiere to her monochrome ensemble at Trooping the Colour 2024.
Handbag designer Strathberry, heritage brand Holland Cooper, and luxury shoemaker Emmy London’s hat are also in the ring.
Jewellery brand Catherine Zoraida knows the true weight of a royal endorsement. Her designs, like the symbolic fern earrings worn by the Princess during her visit to Southport last autumn, have repeatedly been chosen for engagements of emotional significance. As the designer revealed to People, ‘Kate Middleton uses jewellery to send thoughtful messages.’ Sales figures seem to agree. ‘Whenever she’s spotted in a pair, there’s something like a 500 per cent lift,’ Zoraida told MailOnline. ‘They’re not just one-hit wonders, she re-wears them, and every time, there’s a surge.’