Duchess Praised For Edgy Pregnancy Style

The Duchess in a Temperley London dress.
The Duchess in a Temperley London dress.

The Duchess in a Temperley London dress. Photo: Getty Images.

The Queen may have put some strict style rules in place when the Duchess visited Australia earlier this year, but they seem to have fallen by the wayside of late.

A pregnant Kate Middleton appears to be defying the Royal family's strict fashion decree, with industry insiders praising her "rebellious" style breakout.

"The silhouette of her Temperley London dress was demure, the cutouts more unexpectedly edgy - and kind of daring for the pregnant Duchess," the Los Angeles Times said of her most recent outfit.

"It's great to see her showing some skin and proving that pregnant women can be stylish and sexy," added Bustle.com. "I cannot wait to see what she'll wear for future pre-baby public appearances. After all, Middleton is the Duchess of Hot Maternity Wear."

But, not everyone is happy about the attention the Duchess has been getting, with Woman's Day reporting that Princess Beatrice and her sister Eugenie think Kate should tone things down.

"While Kate has been winning hearts around the world, Beatrice and her sister Eugenie have been relegated to attending garden parties and cutting ribbons," reported the magazine.

"Kate gets the glamour jobs, the clothing allowance, the limos and the bodyguards, while I have to travel economy," Beatrice complained to friends.

The Duchess in a Jenny Packham dress.
The Duchess in a Jenny Packham dress.

The Duchess in a Jenny Packham dress. Photo: Getty Images.

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