{"id":849911,"date":"2026-03-25T18:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/849911\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T18:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:58:27","slug":"kate-middleton-wows-in-a-fantastic-wide-brim-straw-hat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/849911\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton Wows in a Fantastic Wide-Brim Straw Hat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>2 min read<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"body-dropcap css-1y7tupd emevuu60\">P<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/celebrity\/latest\/a70001132\/kate-middleton-evolving-wardrobe-princess-to-queen-expert-interviews\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/celebrity\/latest\/a70001132\/kate-middleton-evolving-wardrobe-princess-to-queen-expert-interviews\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"rincess Kate\" data-node-id=\"0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1a58m3o emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">rincess Kate<\/a> tends to keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/fashion\/trends\/g1811\/kate-middleton-outfits\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/fashion\/trends\/g1811\/kate-middleton-outfits\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"her style\" data-node-id=\"0.3\" class=\"body-link css-1a58m3o emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">her style<\/a> demure and classically regal, but once in a while, she\u2019ll surprise us with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/celebrity\/latest\/a70020886\/princess-kate-middleton-red-asymmetric-blazer-power-suit-photos\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/celebrity\/latest\/a70020886\/princess-kate-middleton-red-asymmetric-blazer-power-suit-photos\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"striking color\" data-node-id=\"0.5\" class=\"body-link css-1a58m3o emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">striking color<\/a> or bold accessory. Today, she did the latter, as she joined husband <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/celebrity\/latest\/a45658025\/prince-william-kate-middleton-relationship-timeline\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/celebrity\/latest\/a45658025\/prince-william-kate-middleton-relationship-timeline\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Prince William\" data-node-id=\"0.7\" class=\"body-link css-1a58m3o emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Prince William<\/a> at Canterbury Cathedral while wearing a fabulous wide-brim hat.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"britains catherine, princess of wales smiles as she leaves the installation ceremony of archbishop of canterbury sarah mullally at canterbury cathedral, south east england on march 25, 2026 the church of england became britains state establishment church following king henry viiis split from the roman catholic church in the 1530s the british monarch is its supreme governor, while the archbishop of canterbury is seen as the spiritual leader of anglicans worldwide photo by henry nicholls  afp via getty images\" title=\"BRITAIN-RELIGION-CEREMONY\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5e413689-b3cb-4fab-836d-8eed71ddac5c.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>HENRY NICHOLLS\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The piece in question was a black-and-white houndstooth-inspired straw boater hat made British milliner Juliette Botterill. The design had sculptural sash detail and a brim so ample it almost entirely shaded Kate\u2019s face. The Princess of Wales wore the hat to the side, perfectly styled to accompany her elaborate chignon bun.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"canterbury, england march 25 catherine, princess of wales holds on to her hat as she leaves after dame sarah mullally was installed as the first ever female leader of the church of england at canterbury cathedral on march 25, 2026 in canterbury, england today archbishop of canterbury sarah mullally is formally installed as the 106th archbishop of canterbury during a service marking the start of her public ministry senior members of the british royal family, the prime minister, and other dignitaries are among more than 2,000 guests in attendance for the installation service, which also includes faith leaders, school children, and healthcare workers mullally, who worked as a nurse before becoming ordained, is the first woman to be appointed leader of the church of england photo by dan kitwoodgetty images\" title=\"Installation Of Sarah Mullally As The 106th Archbishop Of Canterbury\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/12c3b2bb-e6d9-42b1-9646-0991990603ca.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dan Kitwood\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"canterbury, england march 25 catherine, princess of wales during the enthronement ceremony installing dame sarah mullally as the 106th archbishop of canterbury at canterbury cathedral on march 25, 2026 in canterbury, united kingdom today archbishop of canterbury sarah mullally is formally installed as the 106th archbishop of canterbury during a service marking the start of her public ministry senior members of the british royal family, the prime minister, and other dignitaries are among more than 2,000 guests in attendance for the installation service, which also includes faith leaders, school children, and healthcare workers mullally, who worked as a nurse before becoming ordained, is the first woman to be appointed leader of the church of england photo by jordan pettitt  wpa poolgetty images\" title=\"Installation Of Sarah Mullally As The 106th Archbishop Of Canterbury\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ab17d08f-413f-4002-8169-64b2ee15a4fd.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>WPA Pool\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Kate paired the accessory with a black-and-white houndstooth coat by British label Suzannah London. It was a sophisticated double-breasted piece with sharp shoulders and black lining. Two black buttons placed high at the waist held it together. The royal loves a statement outerwear moment, and in this case, she seemed to wear her coat over a flowy black midi dress, the skirt of which peeked out from underneath as she walked.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"canterbury, england march 25 catherine, princess of wales holds on to her hat as she leaves after dame sarah mullally was installed as the first ever female leader of the church of england at canterbury cathedral on march 25, 2026 in canterbury, england today archbishop of canterbury sarah mullally is formally installed as the 106th archbishop of canterbury during a service marking the start of her public ministry senior members of the british royal family, the prime minister, and other dignitaries are among more than 2,000 guests in attendance for the installation service, which also includes faith leaders, school children, and healthcare workers mullally, who worked as a nurse before becoming ordained, is the first woman to be appointed leader of the church of england photo by dan kitwoodgetty images\" title=\"Installation Of Sarah Mullally As The 106th Archbishop Of Canterbury\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4502\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/64206110-7906-4be9-b31b-e76bc47ae27e.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dan Kitwood\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Pointy black patent-leather pumps (a diversion from her usual suede) completed the look. As for jewelry, Kate also went bold, choosing a pair of white-pearl cluster earrings\u2014each shaped like a large flower. Around her neck, she wore a diamond-studded cross.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"canterbury, england march 25 prince william, prince of wales and catherine, princess of wales attend the enthronement ceremony installing dame sarah mullally as the 106th archbishop of canterbury at canterbury cathedral on march 25, 2026 in canterbury, united kingdom today archbishop of canterbury sarah mullally is formally installed as the 106th archbishop of canterbury during a service marking the start of her public ministry senior members of the british royal family, the prime minister, and other dignitaries are among more than 2,000 guests in attendance for the installation service, which also includes faith leaders, school children, and healthcare workers mullally, who worked as a nurse before becoming ordained, is the first woman to be appointed leader of the church of england photo by stefan rousseau  wpa poolgetty images\" title=\"Installation Of Sarah Mullally As The 106th Archbishop Of Canterbury\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9e324521-e3e2-4a77-bff7-32027d8a026e.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>WPA Pool\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"britains prince william, prince of wales and britains catherine, princess of wales attend the installation ceremony of archbishop of canterbury sarah mullally at canterbury cathedral, south east england on march 25, 2026 the church of england became britains state establishment church following king henry viiis split from the roman catholic church in the 1530s the british monarch is its supreme governor, while the archbishop of canterbury is seen as the spiritual leader of anglicans worldwide photo by jordan pettitt  pool  afp via getty images\" title=\"BRITAIN-RELIGION-CEREMONY\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9ab2c94b-a4b3-4396-8a04-19b6e980aca2.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>JORDAN PETTITT\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The princess wore the stunning ensemble to the installation of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. Several other members of the royal family, as well as the prime minister, dignitaries, faith leaders, and school children, were among the more than 2,000 guests present during the historic service, which saw Mullally\u2014who worked as a nurse before becoming ordained\u2014become the first woman to be appointed leader of the Church of England.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"canterbury, england march 25 prince william, prince of wales and catherine, princess of wales arriving for the enthronement ceremony installing dame sarah mullally as the 106th archbishop of canterbury at canterbury cathedral on march 25, 2026 in canterbury, united kingdom today archbishop of canterbury sarah mullally is formally installed as the 106th archbishop of canterbury during a service marking the start of her public ministry senior members of the british royal family, the prime minister, and other dignitaries are among more than 2,000 guests in attendance for the installation service, which also includes faith leaders, school children, and healthcare workers mullally, who worked as a nurse before becoming ordained, is the first woman to be appointed leader of the church of england photo by yui mok  wpa poolgetty images\" title=\"Installation Of Sarah Mullally As The 106th Archbishop Of Canterbury\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6ef6ab26-d94f-444f-9ec7-3d8c133eeaea.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>WPA Pool\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"canterbury, england march 25 catherine, princess of wales arrives for the enthronement ceremony installing dame sarah mullally as the 106th archbishop of canterbury at canterbury cathedral on march 25, 2026 in canterbury, united kingdom today archbishop of canterbury sarah mullally is formally installed as the 106th archbishop of canterbury during a service marking the start of her public ministry senior members of the british royal family, the prime minister, and other dignitaries are among more than 2,000 guests in attendance for the installation service, which also includes faith leaders, school children, and healthcare workers mullally, who worked as a nurse before becoming ordained, is the first woman to be appointed leader of the church of england photo by jordan pettitt  wpa poolgetty images\" title=\"Installation Of Sarah Mullally As The 106th Archbishop Of Canterbury\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/69611fcf-14f8-4945-96c4-8da8ade08b07.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>WPA Pool\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"2 min read Princess Kate tends to keep her style demure and classically regal, 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